EPIQ Residences

Site — Located at the intersection of Avenida de la Republica and Avenida Eloy Alfaro, the site marks the southern tip of Parque La Carolina, Quito's Central Park.

Increased Height — Due to the central location and proximity to the new subway station, the structure can be built to 24 floors, reaching a total height of 100 m.

Maximize & Preserve Views — By rounding the edges of the floorplates, views from each floor are maximized in all directions without blocking views from neighboring buildings. As a result, the façade becomes a continuously wrapping envelope and the building has no back side.

New Pedestrian Pathway — By carving a new pedestrian connection towards Pje. Potosi, the ground floor is organized into two volumes and a shortcut is formed between the residential neighborhood to the south and the park to the north.

Green Terraces

Porous Building — The large, green terraces dispersed at various levels results in a porous stack of buildings within a building, Parks immediately accessible from different floors foster a sense of community among residents and preserve views towards Pichincha.

 — EPIQ reflects the colors and patterns of Ecuador, taking inspiration from the earth tones and herringbone pattern of tiles seen throughout the streets of Quito’s Old City, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.