City of Flowers Square
2005 – 2007
Suzano City Hall, Rua Baruel, 501 - Downtown
SP, Brazil
Praça do Paço Municipal de Suzano made possible the construction of a public space of symbolic importance and that gives identity to the Civic Center of the municipality.
The importance of completing the Paço Municipal de Suzano, formerly an open space used as a parking lot, was due to its privileged location in the city center, very close to the shopping and services center and, at the same time, far enough to offer an alternative extension of the walk to Praça do Paço. This Civic Center is a hub for providing services to the community and, with its remodeling, now means a possibility of enjoyment and rest either after shopping or while performing some service at the center. Likewise, the simple and uncompromised stroll with children or friends can occur since the new space is, in itself, a very pleasant and attractive place to be.
Datasheet
Total area
21.000 m2
Status
Concluded
Realization
Suzano City Hall – Urban Policy Secretariat
Aerial photography
Praça Cidade das Flores Square has an exuberance of plant species, mainly with flowers, composing evenly with the water that arises from points on the ground or that flows through water mirrors, always showing contemplation, rest and the route generously prepared to offer to citizens moments of pleasure and physical and mental relaxation. The rainwater reuse system was installed, in which part of the volume of water captured in the drainage system of the square verte into a special reservoir from which the water is pumped to the surface irrigation points.
Implantation
The choice of plant species, whenever possible, occurred among the natives of the region, and sought to refer to a past of abundant flower production in the municipality of Suzano, which is why the Square is Cidade das Flores, and were chosen in such a way as to allow variations according to the seasons, changing shade intensity and colors over the months.
