The Plaza Michelotti project proposes the creation of a new public space in La Calera through the recovery of former lime kilns, incorporating this industrial heritage as an active component of local identity. The intervention goes beyond simply preserving the existing ruins, integrating them into the everyday circulation of the plaza and transforming them into visible references within an accessible and inclusive system of community-oriented spaces.

The proposal is grounded in a direct relationship with the site’s topography and the landscape of the ravine, understanding the terrain not as a boundary but as an opportunity to frame views, transitions, and areas of stay. Based on this condition, the design organizes a sequence of spaces that alternate between moments of contemplation and activity.
One of the central elements is a viewpoint located above the kiln structures, conceived both as an elevated observation point and as an instance of heritage recognition. From this point, historical signage elements are incorporated, allowing visitors to learn about aspects of the site’s productive past and to integrate its memory into the everyday use of the plaza.

The program is completed with equipped stay areas, children’s play zones, and spaces for light physical activity, creating a balance between recreational and contemplative uses. The landscape intervention prioritizes the preservation of existing trees, taking advantage of their natural shade to create resting areas, while the introduction of planters and green surfaces reinforces the environmental identity of the space.

A system of ramps and access points ensures universal accessibility and continuity between the different ground levels, enabling diverse and simultaneous use of the plaza. In this way, Plaza Michelotti is conceived as a place where heritage, landscape, and daily life intersect, consolidating an active space of memory that projects La Calera’s history through a contemporary approach closely tied to everyday experience.