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OAG
MASTER PLAN

OAG – A MASTER PLAN BY TORUS FOR THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE IN GUATEMALA

TORUS developed and designed the entire concept and master plan for the Observatorio Astronómico de Guatemala (OAG), creating a visionary framework that merges scientific research, public engagement, education, sustainability, and space‑age innovation.

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Positioned at a high-altitude location offering visibility of over 95% of all known constellations, the project capitalizes on Guatemala’s advantageous geography to establish a world-class facility for astronomy, STEAM education, and cutting-edge R&D in conjunction with agriculture and environmental technology.

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The multi-level master plan is organized into distinct programmatic zones:

  • Basement level (−2 and −1):
    Featuring a planetarium; cloud-based data repository; seed bank and DNA archive; agricultural innovation labs including hydroponics, seed harvesting, and space agriculture; sustainable technology experimentation; and a cenote for rainwater harvesting and Maya Sun Path studies.

  • Ground level (Level 0):Houses a 360° observation deck, telescope and observatory spaces, classrooms, an equinox-themed auditorium, café and restaurant, and administrative offices—designed to welcome both researchers and the public

  • Terrace/roof level:
    Contains a solar telescope, OAG headquarters facilities, solar panels, and an elevated observation terrace that reinforces sustainability discourse and panoramic connectivity with the sky.

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Through this layered architectural program, OAG serves as both a scientific hive and an educational catalyst. It will foster evidence-based insights on climate, agriculture, disaster resilience, IoT, remote healthcare, smart mobility, and urban planning under frameworks such as Space4SDGs and public‑private partnership dynamics.

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TORUS’ strategy draws on regional Mayan heritage—through the cenote and observational alignments—while advancing Guatemala as a new node for sustainable science, social impact, and STEAM connectivity across Latin America.

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