E17 portraits - POTA BLAVA

El Prat de Llobregat (ES) - Special Mention

POTA BLAVA

Associates: Alfredo Palomera(ES) – architect urbanist 
Contributor: Alejandra Duran Castellanos (CO) – lawyer

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"Both concepts, «Living cities» and «taking care», indicate the protection of actual communities, and for us that means challenging the concept of city expansion. Instead, we focus on improving the life of struggling individuals with the Right to Housing and the New Culture of Water. Thus, the project turns the tables on real estate expectations to foster the improvement of the city center."

Market prospect to exchange buildings for public land
A couple chatting, influenced by the social housing policy
Blue streets, refurbished buiildings and agriculture housing