Terminal cultural y comercial

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis proposes the design of an urban facility in the municipality of El Peñol, Antioquia, aimed at seamlessly integrating mobility, commerce, and cultural activity within a single infrastructure. The proposal arises in response to the municipality’s tourism and economic growth, which has generated an increase in transportation flows and urban dynamics, highlighting the need for spaces that allow for the organization and enhancement of these activities. Based on an analysis of the territorial, social, and urban conditions of the context, the lack of infrastructure that connects the transportation system with existing commercial and cultural spaces is identified, as well as the weak connection between the main activity points in the town center. In this sense, the project proposes the transformation of the current market square area into a multifunctional hub that reorganizes mobility flows and consolidates a new space for community gathering. The integration of commercial, cultural, and transportation programs allows for the diversification of the building’s uses, promoting its activation at different times of day and strengthening the municipality’s economic and social dynamics. The project incorporates sustainable design strategies and responds to the site’s environmental conditions to ensure its adaptability and long-term efficiency. From an urban perspective, the facility acts as a structuring element that strengthens existing connections, enhances the user experience, and contributes to the consolidation of a more dynamic and integrated environment.