Experimental

On a site once occupied by eucalyptus plantations, facing the national road, a small campsite has now been established — one that combines rudimentary construction techniques with a modular logic attentive to its surroundings. The intervention is defined by the introduction of a continuous line of stacked concrete culverts, running longitudinally across the site. These industrial elements, commonly used in hydraulic infrastructure, take on a new role here: to delineate, protect, and organise.

The culverts mark the boundary between public areas and more private corners. Stacked in a rhythmic, porous arrangement, they offer glimpses of different uses and serve as supports for benches, vegetation, or storage — structuring the space and offering occasional shade along the path.

The supporting structures — toilets, washing areas, and small service volumes — are built from prefabricated elements, delivered and assembled quickly with minimal disturbance to the ground. The use of simple, industrial materials, such as treated timber panels and metal sheeting, creates a raw, honest, and functional aesthetic that contrasts with the natural surroundings.

At the front of the site, facing the national road, the clearing left by the former eucalyptus grove has been retained. Here, a low wooden stage hosts performances and children's play, becoming the campsite’s meeting point — a small community square for passers-by. The spontaneous vegetation that re-emerges between paths and platforms reinforces the untamed character of the place, making this campsite more than a form of accommodation: it is an experiment in coexisting with the unfinished and the improvised.