Damaged by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico’s El Portal Visitor Center Gets a Gorgeous Refresh
In September 2017, Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc upon Puerto Rico, destroying thousands of buildings and damaging the El Portal Visitor’s Center. As the gateway to the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System, the 29,000-acre El Yunque National Forest, El Portal was a significant hub where tourists and locals alike could take in the beauty of the landscape. The center was forced to close for nearly five years to undergo major repairs, and the U.S. Forest Service took that opportunity to give it a total design refresh led by the San Juan-based architecture and design firm Marvel.
“Our challenge for this project was to envision a refreshed design that would respect and harmonize with the beautiful natural surroundings of El Yunque, integrate environmental sustainability factors, and build upon the previous structure,” explained Marvel in a statement. “El Portal is an integral part of one of Puerto Rico’s biggest tourist attractions and, as such, it is an iconic destination. Playing a role in assuring its longevity and ability to remain accessible to both residents and visitors, all while preserving this fragile natural ecosystem in perpetuity, was critical in our decision to take on this project.”
“Marvel seeks to promote initiatives and tackle construction projects that favor sustainability and resilience,” says Edna Echandi Guzmán, AIA, Director of Marvel’s Puerto Rico office. “...
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