768 Public Chiriqui (David M. Bettis, Teofilo Tarazi) 02 Biblioteca Boquete The library is intended to evoke the quite ambience in which it is located, while the wooden exterior finish with native woods evokes the history of wooden constructions in the area. The program includes another library for children, a cyber café, newspaper library, a small cafeteria and a public garden with rich selection of vegetation. The vertical circulation is contained under a glass skylight that delivers soft light to the complex and creates an ambience for peaceful reading. The hermetic characteristic of the construction is intended to create a micro-environment to take advantage of the weather in order to save energy. 01 Exterior street side view 02 Glass and wooden façade 03 Interior with skylight 04 Floor plan 01 03 04
769 Central Park Central Park Panamá is the largest and most important development in City. This project is located in the middle of the banking and financial quarter, just in front of the most important avenue in Panamá. Central park is just minutes from banks, residential buildings, two shopping malls, hospital, and is very near to s night life district. The program includes three office buildings, a five star hotel, convention center and a multi story shopping mall. The three towers offer 200,000 m² of sale space for commercial offices, in which the 400 room hotel includes restaurants, swimming pool, gym and spa. 01 General view 02 Façade planting 03 Pathway between buildings 04 Roofed path 05 Bird s eye view 01 02 03 04 Mixed-use City (BT Arquitectos, David M. Bettis) 05
770 Living City (BT Arquitectos, David M. Bettis, al3 arquitectos) Q Tower Q TOWER is an oceanfront masterpiece, created especially for those who look for luxury, comfort, and exclusivity. All of its units have astonishing ocean views, high floor-to-ceiling height, and the best quality finishes. The Punta Pacifica location, s prime neighborhood, will let you enjoy a central location offering everything you need within a walking distance. 01 General view 02 Deck with swimming-pool 03 Living space 04 Typical floor plan 01 02 03 04
771 01 02 03 Telefonica Flagship Store The Telefonica project is a design instigated by Bettis Tarazi Arquitectos, with David Bettis and Teofilo Tarazi at the forefront. Recently, Telefonica inaugurated their first flagship store worldwide in the exclusive Costa del Este Business Park, which is situated in City. Following the brand s image, an ideal space was then created for them to offer their products and services while acquiring a contemporary touch. A quick background note concerning the development of Telefonica claims that BT Arquitectos received this project after being invited to and participating in an international contest. 01 Working space 02 Ceiling area lighting 03 Customer service space 04 Ceiling, showroom 05 Interior view Photos: Fernando Bocanegra 2006 Commercial City (BT Arquitectos, Teofilo Tarazi) 04 05
772 Living City (BT Arquitectos, David M. Bettis) Arts Tower ARTS is an astonishing top of the art project located in the heart of the Balboa Avenue. This one-of-a-kind tower will offer one or two bedroom units, with penthouse options available. ARTS will delight you with an eternal ocean front! In addition, the beautiful common areas were conceptualized by Philippe Starck. 01 Site plan 02 Exterior view by night 03 Library and reading space/ lobby 04 Pool deck 01 02 03 04