A new public square in the small Andalusian town of San Silvestre de Guzmán has been completed by Spanish architecture firm estudio veintidós, featuring traditional stone fences and local materials that reflect the region's agricultural heritage. The Clara Campoamor Square, covering 1,000 square meters, was finished in 2024 and represents a contemporary interpretation of the area's historic construction traditions.
The project, led by architects Alejandro Infantes Pérez and Javier Muñoz Godino, draws inspiration from the numerous stone fences, shale and lime walls, mills, water troughs, and wells that characterize the landscape surrounding San Silvestre de Guzmán in Huelva's Andévalo region. These traditional elements, historically linked to territorial control and agricultural and livestock activities, have been thoughtfully integrated into the design of the urban public space.
The design team, which included Antonio Recuerda Vega, worked closely with technical specialists José Luís Bartres de Rojas and Miguel Ángel Dengra to ensure the project honored local building traditions while meeting contemporary urban planning needs. The construction was carried out by Construcciones Manuel Zambrano, with careful attention to maintaining the authentic character of the regional architecture.
According to the architects' description, the construction tradition of the area is evident throughout the public spaces of the urban core, making the integration of these historical elements into the new square both natural and meaningful. The project demonstrates how contemporary architecture can respectfully engage with local heritage while creating functional modern public spaces.
The square serves as a community gathering place that celebrates the cultural identity of San Silvestre de Guzmán while providing residents with a modern civic space. The careful use of traditional materials and construction techniques ensures that the new development harmonizes with the existing architectural landscape of this historic Andalusian town.
Photographer Juanca Lagares documented the completed project, capturing how the traditional stone elements and contemporary design work together to create a cohesive public space. The project stands as an example of sensitive urban design that honors regional building traditions while meeting the needs of a modern community.
