Punta Piedra
Silver 2025

Punta Piedra

by Marcello Rodriguez Pons for Rodriguez Pons Architects

Punta Piedra is a waterfront masterplan development in the city of Carmelo, Uruguay. This is a human scale micro city, 100% ecologically oriented, based on a 15 minutes city concept premise. Its oval shape has been conceived as an elliptical boulevard called the Gran Via, which runs through the entire enterprise from the forest inland into the Rio de la Plata waters. Located all along it you can find residences, offices, commercial and cultural areas, nurseries, schools, the yacht club, promenade, parks and beaches to give it functionality and public-spirited presence 24/7.

Questions & Answers

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1

What is the total land area of the Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity?

Answer

Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity has a total land area of 910,000 square meters.

2

What is the built-up area of the Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity?

Answer

Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity has a built-up area of 450,000 square meters.

3

What percentage of land occupation is specified in the Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity masterplan?

Answer

Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity specifies a land occupation of 8%.

4

How many housing units are planned for the Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity?

Answer

Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity plans for 3,500 housing units.

5

What is the expected population range for the Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity?

Answer

Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity has an expected population range of 15,000 to 20,000 inhabitants.

6

How many boats will the marina at the Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity accommodate?

Answer

Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity has a marina accommodating 400 boats.

7

What percentage of recycled materials is the Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity development aiming to use for its new constructions?

Answer

Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity aims to use 50% of recycled materials for all its new constructions.

8

Which award did the Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity receive in 2025?

Answer

Punta Piedra Waterfront Microcity was awarded Silver in A' City Planning and Urban Design Award in 2025.

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