Rediseño del Parque Principal del municipio de Güepsa Santander

Abstract

The project Redesign of the Main Park of the Municipality of Güepsa, Santander proposes a comprehensive transformation of the town’s central public space to restore its functionality, environmental sustainability, and social value. Based on a technical diagnosis that reveals structural deterioration, a deficit of green areas, and limited accessibility, the study proposes an intervention that integrates principles of landscape design, social inclusion, and thermal comfort. The proposal is grounded in the principles of Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, adapting his vision of spatial fluidity and organic forms to the topographic and climatic conditions of Güepsa. The design introduces a fluid and natural composition, replacing traditional geometric rigidity with curvilinear paths and dynamic areas that foster social interaction, rest, and exploration of the surroundings. In the environmental component, the project aims to mitigate the deficit of green spaces through the planting of native trees, contributing to temperature regulation and control of water erosion. In the social dimension, the proposal prioritizes accessible and multifunctional spaces for different population groups, ranging from children to older adults. The work develops a methodology structured in four phases: diagnosis, user analysis, proposal design, and implementation of sustainable materials. This establishes a replicable model of urban sustainability and climate resilience. In conclusion, the redesign of Güepsa’s main park seeks not only to recover a deteriorating space but also to consolidate a regional benchmark of social, environmental, and cultural integration, reaffirming the municipality’s identity through contemporary architectural design.