Coexistence and canine recreation in Barcelona Eixample by Anna Codina i Associats

Description of project by Anna Codina

Located at the intersection of Naples Street and Gran Vía, this project resolves with usefulness a corner of Barcelona's Eixample, converting an empty space (in which in the future it is planned to build an equipment) in an area designed for a temporary use: a space intended for the stay and recreation of dogs. Its condition of provisionality inspired the choice of materials, which are typical of a construction process, and fit perfectly into this project due to its low cost and its slight maintenance.

The closure of this recreation area has been carried out with a kind of "plant cages", which allow the coexistence between animals and plants but with some protection; that is, without these suffer the usual abuse caused by the passage of animals. It has also installed a large planter that gives continuity to the party wall.

In this same space have also been located some prefabricated pieces of concrete, which are used in infrastructures, which become game elements here so that dogs can make different tours during their leisure time in the aforementioned area. The smaller pieces or blocks can also be used as banks by the owners or caretakers of the pets.