Edificio Hibrido Sectro la Y

Abstract

The Iñaquito district, located in northern Quito, is characterized by its strategic urban centrality and strong connectivity through major avenues such as Avenida 10 de Agosto and Avenida Amazonas. Despite its importance, the area faces urban deterioration, land underutilization, and fragmentation of the urban fabric, resulting in reduced residential and commercial activity and a decline in the quality of public space. This study aims to analyze the urban, morphological, functional, and social dynamics of the Iñaquito sector in order to define architectural intervention criteria for urban regeneration. Through a site analysis approach, variables such as urban layout, block morphology, land occupation, pedestrian and vehicular flows, accessibility, urban regulations, and demographic characteristics are examined. The findings reveal a predominance of low-density single-family housing on high-value urban land, contrasted with a predominantly young population seeking flexible, well-connected housing options with access to services. In response, the project proposes a hybrid building that combines collective housing, commercial spaces, and work areas. Conceived as an urban suture, the proposal aims to reactivate public life, promote controlled densification, optimize land use, and strengthen the relationship between architecture and the city, contributing to the sustainable revitalization of the Iñaquito district.