On May 3, the award ceremony for the public competition for the design of the Centro de Eventos de Encarnación was held. This event marks a milestone in the urban development of the city, after an exhaustive process that included a call, presentation of proposals, evaluation and selection of the project to shape this important infrastructure.
The Convention Center project is a fundamental piece within an ambitious series of initiatives planned for the 2030 horizon of the city of Encarnación. The open call allowed the participation of diverse professionals, who contributed their visions and creativity to enrich the urban panorama of Encarnación.
"Convention tourism worldwide is an economic engine of great relevance for tourist cities. Our proposal seeks not only to take advantage of this potential, but also to highlight the rich history of transformation that characterizes our beloved city," the Mayor proudly expressed. Luis Yd during the awards ceremony.
The selection of the winning project is the result of a rigorous evaluation process, in which both technical feasibility and the ability to integrate with the urban and cultural environment of Encarnación were assessed. In this sense, the Convention Center will not only be a space for events, but a meeting point that reflects the identity and history of the city.
"This project is of utmost importance for us in this period of government. I want to congratulate all the people and companies that contributed with their proposals, helping to shape this new horizon that Encarnación envisions as a destination for events of international relevance. I thank all those who trusted in this process, which is an integral part of our commitment to the Encarnación + 2030 Plan," highlighted Mayor Yd.
The winning design, by architect Sebastian Domaniczky Arevalo, goes beyond the mere functionality of the building. Their proposal seeks to integrate the Convention Center into a broader concept of environmental, urban and social regeneration, which promotes sustainable and equitable development for the city.
Reinforcing the idea of recomposing the environmental grid of the Encarnación coastline, the proposal proposes renaming the set of 3 buildings as Environmental and Urban Regeneration Centers – CRAU, within which the Convention Center will be found as a starting point and model. This opens the possibility of conceiving the intervention site not only as an isolated entity in the first block, but as part of a tripartite unit that also encompasses the two adjacent blocks. With a unified architectural approach, this approach seeks to create an integrated system that extends both in a North - South direction (encompassing the three lateral blocks) and in an East - West direction (along the axis of the linear park, the beach and the river ). The objective is to develop a cohesive urban front that strengthens and enriches the city's public space, providing a more dynamic and functional urban environment for its inhabitants and visitors.
These buildings, CRAU 1, CRAU 2 and CRAU 3, are conceived as containers of shadow space, capable of responding to the variety of programmatic activities planned in the competition, as well as the needs of future stages, resolved in the same architectural ensemble. CRAU 1 – CRAU 2 – CRAU 3
These CRAUs will be built in 3 different stages, allowing for a gradual and adaptive implementation to the changing needs of the city. This long-term vision demonstrates Encarnación's commitment to planned and sustainable urban development.
The CRAU will not only be spaces for events, but also centers for environmental and cultural education, promoting ecological awareness and appreciation for the city's historical and natural heritage. In addition, the incorporation of an "urban nursery" is planned within these centers, which will contribute to the improvement of the air and environmental quality of Encarnación.
With the selection of the winning project, Encarnación takes a firm step towards building its future as a tourist and cultural destination of international renown. The Convention Center will not only be a symbol of progress, but also a space where history, culture and innovation converge, for the benefit of the entire Carnacena community.