SCIENCE CITY
LOCATION:          San Juan, Puerto Rico
PROJECT AREA: 91 AC
PROJECT YEAR: 2004
AWARDS:
2010 - XIII Bienal de Arquitectura y Arquitectura Paisajista
Honor Award - Unbuilt Project
description:
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust is developing a world-class 24/7 live/work research and development center on the grounds of a former state penitentiary based on a Master Plan led by James Corner (Field Operations) and developed together with ArchUd and Toro Ferrer Arquitectos. Innovative urban site and planting developed with landscape architect Rossana Vaccarino of Vaccarino & Associates, are central to the scheme where raised sidewalks, structural soil, and pervious concrete provide ideal conditions for the growth of native species.  Rain Trees (Samanea saman) will form a gently shaded canopy along the main boulevard, a pattern of three species of native palms will line a bike lane, and a secondary road will be lined by an urban forest of native tree species.