FROM A PARISH SQUARE TO JOHN F. KENNEDY PARK. EVOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC SPACE OF MIRAFLORES IN LIMA, PERU AND THE ROLE OF RYSZARD DE JAXA MALACHOWSKI

Olczak B.; Butelski K.; Hernik J.; Podhalanski B.; Kaczmarska M.; Butelski S.; Gondo R.; Prado G.L. · Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Formatio Circumiectus (2026) · DOI: 10.15576/asp.fc/215667

Resumen

Aim of the study The study produced several key conclusions. The focus area has undergone long-term transformations, evolving from an early 20th-century parish square, to modernization by ARQUIDEA in 1990-1992, to 21st-century redevelopment and infrastructural projects. The construction of the Virgen Milagrosa Church by Ryszard de Jaxa Malachowski was pivotal, initiating the evolution of public space that now includes 7 June Park and John F. Kennedy Park. The church established the district's central compositional axis, serving as the primary historical and spatial landmark and perpetuating the traditional “church at a square” pattern in Miraflores. Material and methods The research tested the hypothesis that Malachowski not only designed the church but also conceived the urban layout for the surrounding park. While this was not fully confirmed, the study showed that the church itself significantly influenced the spatial configuration of central Miraflores. The findings document the district's transformations over time and their implications for current revitalization policies. Results and conclusions Future research should investigate other public spaces in Lima associated with Malachowski, particularly those that could inspire new urban layouts. This study reinforces Malachowski's enduring role in shaping Lima's urban identity and highlights how his architectural and spatial concepts continue to shape the city's development even to this day. © Copyright by Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rolniczego w Krakowie, Kraków 2025