HYBRID
Architectural Association | Spring 2013 | Naiara Vegara
Spring Semester Programme | Studio: Benidorm TerraLIFE
hy·brid (n) /ˈhīˌbrid/ : a symbiotic mixture of characteristics exhibiting a distinct relationship
Terra Mítica is a seasonal theme park in the outskirts of the spanish city of Benidorm, suffering from a deficient amount of tourism despite the city’s reputation as one of the most popular year-long touristic destinations along the Mediterranean Sea. Exploring the concept of the contemporary theme park, this studio sought to hybridize selected existing facilities with new innovative architectural interventions on the existing Terra Mítica site that would reactivate the park as a year-round destination for the city’s tourism profile.
Scale model of Terra Mítica theme park
Visit to Terra Mítica theme park during off-season in February, 2013
Park strategy
Implementation of a design strategy for the central island region of Benidorm's "Terra Mitica" theme park that would redefine the park’s circulation
Redesign of Central Island as a Multipurpose Amphitheater
View of Central Island from Ferry Terminal
View of central Island stage