Botanical Garden of Barcelona

Carrer del Doctor Font i Quer, 2, Barcelona
Photo © Alejo Bagué

The new botanical garden of Barcelona is set on the northern slope of the Montjuïc hill. The site stretches over an area of 15 hectares. The complex forms a large amphitheater facing southwest.

In the project for the new Barcelona Botanical Garden, the plants are laid in accordance with their geographic characteristics and are assembled according to ecological similarities.

The project employs a triangular grid as its basic structure, which may after its form with a minimal repositioning of earth.

The garden’s organization interrelates the mosaics (plants) with the walkways (sections) in according with the natural requirements.

Photo © Alejo Bagué
Photo © Alejo Bagué
© Alejo Bagué
Photo © Alejo Bagué
Photo © Alejo Bagué
Photo © Alejo Bagué
Architects
OAB Ferrater & Partners
Year
1999
Project Status
Built

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