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Foro Parque Esperanto

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Address

Av. Hermosillo Fraccionamiento Sonora, Presa Rodriguez, 22124 Tijuana, B.C.

Owner / Developer

Parque Esperanto / Consejo de Desarrollo Economico de Tijuana

Architect

Luis Lutteroth / Jorge Alvarez Howard

Landscape Architect

Martin Acosta

Photo credit: Parque Esperanto

The Esperanto Park Forum is an open-air venue designed to host cultural, artistic, and community events within Esperanto Park in Tijuana. Its design blends seamlessly with the natural setting of the Abelardo L. Rodríguez Reservoir, using the surrounding landscape as an integral part of the visitor experience while encouraging social interaction in an open and accessible environment. In addition to serving as a venue for performances and recreational activities, the forum strengthens community life by providing a gathering place that promotes culture, civic engagement, and the responsible use of public spaces, contributing to social cohesion and the overall well-being of the community.
The Esperanto Park Forum is distinguished by an architectural approach that embraces the site’s natural features rather than altering them extensively. Its design incorporates a natural canyon as the foundation for the seating area, adapting the existing topography to create an amphitheater with excellent sightlines while minimizing environmental impact. The stage is oriented toward the Abelardo L. Rodríguez Reservoir, which serves as a natural scenic backdrop, integrating the body of water and the surrounding landscape into the overall visual experience. This harmonious relationship between architecture and nature reduces the need for significant earthwork, preserves the site’s environmental character, and creates a public space that successfully combines functionality, sustainability, and a strong connection to its natural surroundings.

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