Centro Cultural Iterativo como Modelo de Regeneración Barrial en Jipijapa

Abstract

Based on the preliminary study of the Quito Metro System conducted in the seventh semester, which focused on enhancing the conditions of the stations, this thesis proposal was formulated. This analysis allowed for an understanding of the current situation of the selected site.The project is located in northern Quito, specifically in the Jipijapa neighborhood, and responds to a progressive change in land use in the area over the last decade, which has led to a shift from residential to commercial spaces. This change in land use has created a boundary that hinders access to the neighborhood, keeping most of the activity on the periphery.The area has public amenities such as the Jipijapa Metro station and Isla Tortuga Park, the latter serving as a pedestrian axis that connects two of Quito's most important avenues (Av. Amazonas and Av. De los Shyris). From this analysis, a proposal emerges to leverage the existing public spaces to locate a cultural project capable of attracting both Quito Metro commuters and local residents.The building's design is based on the concept of material defragmentation. This idea aims for the building to gradually dissolve and transition into the park by breaking down solid elements into voids. The Jipijapa Cultural Center features a multipurpose program in which spaces are transformed through spatial iterations with internal mobile systems based on spatial flexibility. These iterative spaces adapt to the activities proposed by users.This strategy stems from the study of cultural programs that have become obsolete due to their functional rigidity. In this sense, the project aims to regenerate a neighborhood that has been gradually depopulating by taking advantage of existing conditions.