Pedra da Rá Overlook

This intervention originated as a proposal to improve the space associated with a geological formation known as the “Pedra da Rá” –frog stone-. First, an existing lookout built in the 1980´s in the form of a concrete stair that led to the top of the rock formation was demolished. In addition, excavation and earth movements were undertaken to reveal the rock formation in its original state, highlighting its exceptional geological and formal characteristics. Once the aggressive elements were eliminated, a space was constructed around the stone outcropping that serves as the origin point of a multitude of paths leading to other nature areas, including the “do Vilar” beach, the Corrubedo dunes and the “Castro da Cidá”, a recently excavated Celtic fort. The project is a collection of different possibilities for manipulating granite to form paving, limits, benches, stairs, etc., all of which contribute to the delicate relationship of the great rock to its surroundings.

Credits

Pedra da Rá Overlook

Location:
Riveira. A Coruña

Architect:
Carlos Seoane

Project team:
María Montero, Eduardo Castrillón, Oscar Fuertes, Adrián Río y Raquel Ferreiro (architects); Luis Romero (technical architect); Marcial de la Fuente (engineer)

Area:
3-300 m2

Photography:
Héctor Santos-Diez

2013-2016