Pizzeria PanamáRepublic of Panama:Data sheet:

Area: 74,177 Km2 Population: 3,930,000Language: SpanishCapital: Panama CityGovernment: Presidential Constitutional Republic

Major Commercial Hub:Panama Canal77 Km (48 miles) waterway

General Site Location

Located in central metropolitan area of Panama city close to “Cinta Costanera” across “Urraca Park” a corner lot consisting of 4,160 Sq. m (44,756 Sq. Ft.) is a strategic business area surround with high rise residential buildings and banking services.

Detailed Site Location

The existing site is empty and face two major streets (47 East St. & Rogelio Alfaro St.) single detached homes fill the rest of the block while high rise residential predominate the area.

Site Development

Due to the site orientation (North/South) the facades facing West and East are protect with metal screens. The parking areas were design behind the building together with retention ponds (un-common in Panama) as a way to avoid storm water reaching main streets.

FLOOR PLAN

Main Elevation

The proposed building is two story high which major glazing areas facing the corner streets as a way to attract potential customers. The glass areas o the second floor are covered with metal screens to minimize sun exposition.

Side Elevation

To break the horizontal design the right corner of the building change to a higher roof. Outside eating and a small pond encourage customers to share public space while eating “al fresco”.

Service & Playground Elevations

Section through central siting area showing skylight with decorative circular light fixture. The pickup area islocated at the right while additional seating tables aresituated the left.

Gustavo E. ArapéJune 2016Altamonte Springs, FL