Equipamiento comercial en la parroquia de Puembo

Abstract

The project develops a commercial facility focused on agricultural activity in the parish of Puembo, Quito. It arose from the recognition of the rural productive structure of the sector and the need to strengthen the conditions of exchange for small producers, processors, and local entrepreneurs. Based on an urban and territorial analysis, an architectural proposal was established based on principles of modularity, spatial articulation, and functional flexibility. The ground floor is organized with 3x3 meter commercial modules configurable according to the type of activity: sale of primary agricultural products, processed foods, or gastronomic preparations. These spaces are arranged along two main pathways, interrupted by open courtyards that serve environmental and social functions, promoting cross ventilation, natural light, and user occupancy. The upper floor houses workshops and classrooms for technical training aimed at closing the production cycle within the same architectural system through training related to production and entrepreneurship. The project is not conceived as a traditional market, but rather as a space that integrates sales, processing, training, and community gatherings into a coherent architectural system. This integration seeks to strengthen the connection between the built space, the production processes, and the immediate social environment. The project is located on the same site as the former parish market, allowing for territorial and functional continuity. Its location, close to amenities such as the coliseum and the sports fields, enhances its role as a focal point for the neighborhood. The proposed materials include a reinforced concrete structure, exposed brick walls, and lightweight steel and glass enclosures, ensuring durability, ease of maintenance, and an architectural expression that combines the rural with the contemporary.