Propuesta de diseño de una vivienda post pandemia multifamiliar en Bucaramanga

Abstract

In 2020, the global health crisis forced the world´s population into lockdown, leading to significant changes in people´s lifestyles, including the shift to working from home. This experience highlighted the need to adapt homes to new dynamics, proposing spaces that foster well-being and connection with nature. The objective of this project was to design a post-pandemic multifamily habitat in Bucaramanga, based on adaptable spaces, in order to propose a housing model that meets the current needs of people. The project methodology involved researching housing typologies to establish design criteria. Subsequently, a survey was conduced to understand people´s needs in their homes. Additionally, concepts of neuroarchitecture were studied and integrated into the project. As a result, a multifamily building was designed with three types of housing units, characterized by spacious and multifunctional areas for work, rest, and leisure, with a strong connection to green spaces. The building´s common areas were conceived as open spaces surrounded by nature, promoting integration and the wellbeing of its residents. Housing, as a vital space for humans in terms of shelter and protection, took on new functionalities post-pandemic. Thus, it was fitting to focus the project on formulating homes that continue to provide shelter and protection while adapting to the new dynamics and needs that arose after pandemic.