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been selected, giving reference to a typical a zero carbon footprint intervention, consumption, and using natural and local
Mediterranean thicket. generating no residue. Additionally, the materials exclusively. dw
The 'Butterfly Garden' enhances project regenerates the existing forest and
biodiversity, revitalizing the spaces reactivates life in the natural park. This Technical sheet
of Collserola Natural Park, a learning intervention has a very specific use, and • Authors: Batlleiroig Arquitectura.
resource in which to observe, identify, is good for a limited period of time – it is Enric Batlle Durany, Joan Roig
and examine our environment’s insects expected to have a useful ephemeral life of i Duran, Iván Sánchez Fabra –
and plants. approximately 30 years, after which it will Architects
return to the original state of the forest. • Team: Livia Valentini, Carmen
Nature-based solution This period of time suits the purposes of Guerrero – Architect and landscape
The design follows the ‘Cradle to Cradle’ mourning and remembrance, while being architect / Elisabeth Torregrosa
principles, favoring a circular economy: built with dry construction, no water Avilés, Laura Luque Pan – Building
engineer / Dolors Feu – Agricultural
engineer and landscape architect /
Marta Sanz Cuso – Architect
• Collaborators: Naturalea –
Consultant in bioengineering and
landscape rehabilitation techniques,
Cave Terram – Environmental
consultancy, WorldNature –
Consultant in nature conservation
and environmental awareness
• Promoter: GIC – Áltima
• Location: El Papiol, Barcelona
• Construction company: Naturalea,
Excavacions Petit, Santin Jardineria
i Paisatge
• Start and finish dates: 2017 — 2020
• Total area: 8.909 m2
• Awards: WAF Landscape of the Year
2021, Premis Catalunya Construcció
2018
• Photography credit: Jordi Surroca

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