Starting from an urban and practical identity, the comprehensive intervention of the Malecón de Villahermosa sought to restore the population’s connection with the nature of the Grijalva River, which had been lost over time and has been key to the sociocultural and economic development of the city of Villahermosa. The construction of a containment wall along the riverbanks, a solution to a past flooding problem, was functional but, over time, fractured the relationship between the natural environment and the city’s inhabitants.
© Ana Paula Álvarez, Aldo Belenda
Spanning 6 linear kilometers on both sides of the river, the urban and architectural proposal for the Malecón de Villahermosa was guided by a master plan promoted by SEDATU. This plan included the creation of a pedestrian walkway with panoramic views of the river. Additionally, various recreational and sports areas were created, such as baseball fields, basketball and soccer courts, a skatepark, playgrounds, pavilions, and three buildings for restaurants and kiosks whose designs harmoniously integrate with the natural landscape and generate employment, attracting local, national, and international tourism. Plan – Cultural zone
The cultural zone was rehabilitated, with the facade of the Regional Anthropology Museum being enhanced with a latticework by the artist Carlos Pellicer. A bike path was incorporated throughout the entire route to promote non-motorized mobility, and work was done to re...