Humanization of the Arteixo road crossing

Arteixo. Spain | 2023

Municipality of Arteixo

The proposed action is structured around three scales of identity: thoroughfare, nodes and thresolds.

Thoroughfare: the entire area defined on the basis of a single action plan. Physical architectural barriers are removed and aesthetic decisions are extended based on the choice of materials, native trees, varied cross-sections, integrated street furniture and the inclusion of a cycle path with two separate directions and a carefully studied layout.

Nodes: specific areas along the road based on three types of public space associated with the activity they may contain. Local and alternative commerce; social and public activities; and spaces linked to the natural environment.

Thresolds: appropriation of the immediate public space by residents, thanks to the removal of architectural barriers, urban obstacles and car parks in the vicinity of the entrance. This allows for the extension of the pavement linked to the residential building, which is now considered a community space similar to that found in rural areas.


Awards

2nd Prize | Concurso de ideas para la Humanización de la Travesía de Arteixo | 2023