RENAZCA:
Azca Urban Adaptation
City of Madrid, Spain - 2026
1960’s Modernist Concrete Jungle Reimagined as an Urban Forest and Central Green
Madrid City Council has proposed a 74 km forest belt around the city's perimeter to enhance sustainability. However, to effectively improve air quality, biodiversity, and mitigate the heat island effect, the forest should be within the city. Our design leverages this public initiative by introducing a similar forest in the heart of Madrid. This innovative natural urban park will thrive independently, utilizing the organic and water waste generated by the local community.
Over 800 Trees
16,000m3 of grey water is harvested annually from the adjacent towers and stored year round to meet the irrigation demand of the novel forest and meadows and provide evaporative cooling within the children play areas.