Tatiana Bilbao Estudio and Uribe Schwarzkopf Unveil Botániqo, an Innovative New Residential Development in Quito, Ecuador

New nine-tower structure takes a community-centered approach to sustainable urbanism

October 26, 2021 (Quito, Ecuador) - Uribe Schwarzkopf, Ecuador’s leading architecture and building firm, announced its first project with award-winning Mexico City architecture firm Tatiana Bilbao Estudio. Botániqo will be a comprehensive new residence situated in the growing Cumbayá neighborhood, a vibrant and lively area within the greater Quito Metropolitan District. Spanning over three acres, an additional acre of terrain will be transferred to the city by Uribe Schwarzkopf for the creation of a new transportation hub that will service over 60,000 people per day. The project represents an accessible entry point for residents who want to live in the neighborhood and features several public-facing elements including the creation of green space around the residential units.

Designed with a human and community-centered approach, the layouts of Botániqo’s residences encourage connection through numerous shared spaces. As part of her design, Bilbao created a series of linked modules interspersed with open and closed spaces (both public and private) which generate a series of shapes so that each area is unique to its resident. Totaling 277 units, the nine towers each feature communal, flora-filled terraces around the midpoints of the buildings. At ground level, the project’s footprint takes up just 35% of allowable space, creating extensive communal green space and recreational areas which connect the buildings and unites the property. ​

"I deeply believe that architecture must necessarily become a platform for each inhabitant to develop their own existence," says Tatiana Bilbao. "In Botániqo, the human being is at the center of both the concept and the space itself. ​

Central to Bilbao’s design is a focus on greenery and green areas. Botániqo has more than 5000m2 of green areas, and the project’s master plan organically creates harmony between the building and its surrounding environment .Each tree in the terrain will be preserved and transplanted through a careful adaptation process, and then relocated within the project, maintaining the endemic vegetation of the area. ​ Additionally, the exteriors of Botániqo create a living facade, featuring native plants from the region intertwining with the exterior of the building. The design thoughtfully incorporates vegetation across all nine towers, allowing them to reflect the lush landscape of Quito. As a result, Botániqo seamlessly blends into its environment, benefitting both the residents and the public. More than 50% of the materials used in the project will be of local origin, reducing the carbon footprint of the building’s construction.

Botániqo will also provide a number of amenities for residents including a pool, paddle tennis, kids area, gym, spa, pet park, gaming area, meeting rooms, event spaces, and a multifunctional room. In addition, Botániqo’s central location in the Cumbayá neighborhood situates it squarely in one of Ecuador’s most highly developed and growing areas. The neighborhood features a host of services including food, drink, leisure, shopping centers, supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and universities -- all coming together to create a vibrant community with a high quality of life for both residents and visitors alike. ​

The project will also breathe new life into an adjacent, existing scenic pedestrian path that will connect Botaniqo to the new public transport station that will come to life through a public-private partnership between the municipality and Uribe Schwarzkopf. The station’s design will, incorporate abundant vegetation, maintaining and integrating existing trees within the interior, feature plenty of public meeting spaces, and allow for quick and safe pedestrian access to Cumbaya’s main square through escalators, and key safety measures. The station will be a critical addition to Cumbaya, which has to date lacked the transportation infrastructure necessary for the population using public transport.

“The collaboration with Tatiana Bilbao Estudio has been an extraordinary experience for us,” says Joseph Schwarzkopf of Uribe Schwarzkopf. “Her design of the public and private spaces, together with a visionary weaving together of a masterplan that will enhance residents and neighbors’ lives alike, has helped us completely advance our approach to healthy and sustainable urbanism. We pride ourselves on developing projects unique to Ecuador by incorporating principles that foster a strong sense of community and well-being. This project encapsulates these principles in an entirely new way.” ​

Project Details

Official Name: Botániqo ​
Address:
Av. Interoceánica and Av. María Angélica Idrovo Projected Completion Date: 2024
Architect:
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio, Uribe Schwarzkopf ​ Total Square Meters: 47000 m2 ​
Number of Units:
277 apartments ​
Number of Towers:
9

Communal Amenities: ​

● Pool
● Paddle Tennis court
● Kids zone
● Spa
● Gym
● Game zone
● Pet Park
● Meeting Room
● Party Room
● Multiple use room
● Green Squares

Urban contributions:

● Public Transportation Station located over a hectare of the terrain which will be transfer to the Municipality of Quito (over 3 million investment)
● Rehabilitation of the Scenic Connector, a 140 lineal meters pedestrian path
● 2,667.50 m2 of public green areas
● 3600 m2 public boulevard

For additional information, please contact:

Morgan Potts, Camron PR: morgan.potts@camronpr.com +1 530 691 8770 (mobile)

About Tatiana Bilbao

Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico City, 1972), founding architect of Tatiana Bilbao Estudio (TBE), pursues architecture through multidisciplinary perspectives, which aims to integrate social values, collaboration and sensitive design approaches into her architecture.

Her work is connected with constant research that allows her to design for different circumstances, in projects in which human beings can develop their own existence.

Her brand is not defined by the shape of the buildings, but by the effect they have on people, with the aim of contributing to the environment, while remaining flexible to absorb changing needs.

TBE has been recognized with the Kunstprei Berlin in 2012. The studio was named an Emerging Voice in 2010 by the New York League of Architecture. TBE received the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture by the LOCUS Foundation in 2014 and the 2017 Impact Award for Honoree by ArchitzierA + Awards, Delta Gold Medal of 2020 and Marcus Prize Award 2019.

"Because a house should be beautiful, it should be a place to inspire your life" Tatiana Bilbao

About Uribe Schwarzkopf

Uribe Schwarzkopf is the leading architectural planning, design, and construction company in Quito, committed to quality and innovation, building exceptional living spaces, creating community, and responsibly planning for the future of the rapidly growing city. ​

For over 48 years, they have developed and innovated in the Ecuadorian real estate sector, designing, planning, and promoting large projects located within the city of Quito, as well as its surrounding valleys, including Cumbayá and Tumbaco. Since 1973, Uribe Schwarzkopf has built over 200 projects. Their portfolio includes condominiums, office buildings, shopping malls, and even hotels and hospitals.

Each Uribe Schwarzkopf building is marked by innovation and creativity as they constantly seek to break free of established paradigms. The company offers communal environments that improve quality of life, venturing to take Quito to the forefront of world cities by creating alliances with renowned international architecture and design companies including Arquitectónica – Bernardo Fort-Brescia (Peru-Miami), YOO Inspired by Starck (London), Wanders & YOO (Amsterdam), Carlos Zapata (Venezuela-Miami), Jean Nouvel (France), Moshe Safdie (Canada-Israel), Bjarke Ingels, BIG (Denmark), and Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico).

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About Uribe Schwarzkopf

Uribe Schwarzkopf is the leading architectural planning, design, and construction company in Quito, committed to quality and innovation, building exceptional living spaces, creating community, and responsibly planning for the future of the rapidly growing city.

For over 47 years, they have developed and innovated in the Ecuadorian real estate sector, designing, planning, and promoting large projects located within the city of Quito, as well as its surrounding valleys, including Cumbayá and Tumbaco. Since 1973, Uribe Schwarzkopf has built over 200 projects. Their portfolio includes condominiums, office buildings, shopping malls, and even hotels and hospitals.

Each Uribe Schwarzkopf building is marked by innovation and creativity as they constantly seek to break free of established paradigms. The company offers communal environments that improve quality of life, venturing to take Quito to the forefront of world cities by creating alliances with renowned international architecture and design companies including Arquitectónica – Bernardo Fort-Brescia (Peru-Miami), YOO (London), Philippe Starck (Paris), Marcel Wanders (Amsterdam), Carlos Zapata (Venezuela-Miami), Jean Nouvel (France), Moshe Safdie (Canada-Israel), Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico), and Bjarke Ingels (Denmark). 

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