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Mariposa (‘butterfly ginger’/ hedychium coronrium) is the national flower of Cuba. It’s strong symbolism and physical characteristics suggests an unfolding of a bright future in America for Cubans and other hispanics alike.
‘Mariposa Art Park’ is a public park for the people in the neighborhood of Little Havana in Miami, FL, to come together to celebrate, unwind and reinvent themselves.
Art is the central theme that folds cultures together, unites us, and
releases our inner Mariposa.
Mariposa Art Park
Little Havana, Miam, FLi
Grad Studio 2 | Spring-15
 Masterplan |  Peaceful placeWater features diverts attention away from the city noise, visually and audibly. |  Park at nightIlluminated park = safe park |
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 Building CommunityOpen Air Theatre, open shaded platform allowing for large crowds and permanent benches as well as a shaded roof garden for people gatherings |  Play & ArtPlay ground and Graffiti |  Section & Materiality |
 South West entrancePermanent and temporary art installations |  Calle Ocho CaféCuban Café adjacent to Calle Ocho Entrance |  Analysis |
 Master Plan with Shade |
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