Conceived by Lake|Flato Architects in collaboration with Matsys, Confluence Park is a living learning laboratory located near where the San Antonio River and San Pedro Creek meet. The site was designed for people to gain a greater understanding of South Texas ecotypes and the impact of urban development on its watershed. This idea of confluence carries through the project’s underlying goal of combining water, ecology, and culture. The 30-foot-tall concrete pavilion’s plant-inspired geometric structure interlocks as an open-air canopy. Providing cover from the South Texas sun, the petal form components help funnel rainwater into an integrated collection, filtration, and dispersal system that irrigates the surrounding landscape.

Honorable Mentions 

Project Name: 
Rainbow Bridge
Designer: 
SPF:architects
Location:
Long Beach, California

Project Name: 
Los Angeles Union Station Metro Bike Hub
Designer: 
Architectural Resources Group
Location:
Los Angeles