Centro Cultural Conexión Atrato

Abstract

This project emerges as a response to the urban challenges faced by the city of Quibdó, particularly the lack of quality public space, the absence of cultural and recreational facilities, and the disconnection between the city and the Atrato River. The proposal focuses on the expansion of the malecón, a strategic point within the urban fabric, aiming to consolidate it as a multifunctional and active public corridor. The design includes the creation of a facility that integrates cultural, recreational, and commercial spaces, including classrooms for arts, music, dance, and an additional yet-to-be-defined modality. Its main goal is to strengthen social ties, encourage community ownership of space, and promote local cultural expression. Through an urban, environ mental, and social approach, the project seeks to improve residents’ quality of life, activate the river front, and generate a new central hub within the city. The result is a sustainable, inclusive, and con text-sensitive architectural proposal that fosters connection between people, the city, and its natural landscape—projecting a new setting for community, identity, and cultural vitality in Quibdó.