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We designed this pavillion taking into consideration local weather and budget restrictions often in place in government innitiatives. Highly efficient modular structures, passive cooling systems, and sustainable energy sources were fundamental
We designed this pavillion taking into consideration local weather and budget restrictions often in place in government innitiatives. Highly efficient modular structures, passive cooling systems, and sustainable energy sources were fundamental
PABELLÓN: JARDÍN BOTÁNICO NACIONAL
THE FIRST NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GUATEMALA
This Botanical Garden project envisioned in Palin, Escuintla, is an architectural endeavor deeply rooted in nature, where the goal is to create a space in which the natural environment is not merely present but becomes the central protagonist of the design.
From the outset, TORUS approached this challenge with a forward-looking mindset, understanding that architecture must go beyond functional responses to shape an imaginative framework that amplifies the presence and energy of a megadiverse ecosystem. In Guatemala’s context, where biodiversity is both heritage and future, design serves as a tool to reveal yet-unarticulated needs and to foster new forms of collective experience.
The architecture engages in a dialogue with the landscape, seeking harmony and respect, minimizing human impact, and promoting seamless integration between built elements and nature. Instead of imposing forms, the project draws inspiration from biological patterns and symbiotic structures found in nature—such as mycelium networks, honeycomb geometry, and plant morphology—to develop an organic, adaptable, and symbiotic architectural language.
This biophilic approach manifests spatially by activating the senses and fostering a deep ecological awareness, renewing the connection between people and their natural surroundings. Architecture here perceives humans as active participants in an interdependent ecosystem, blurring boundaries between constructed space and nature to form a cohesive whole.
From a construction standpoint, the project is based on a modular system that enhances efficiency, reduces risks, and enables scalability. This strategy allows the architecture to adapt to evolving scenarios and future needs, ensuring flexibility and longevity over time.
The use of high-performance, cost-effective materials aims to minimize initial investment and maintenance costs while maintaining quality and durability, thus supporting economic sustainability.
Ultimately, the Botanical Garden is conceived as a dignified public space—open, accessible, and capable of generating unprecedented sensory memories—setting new standards for the design of communal environments, especially important in a country with a deficit of quality public infrastructure.
In essence, this project is more than the realization of a physical space; it is a catalyst for an imaginative and social process aimed at building possible futures where nature and culture coexist in harmony.
