Centro de estimulación sensorial para niños con discapacidad cognitiva en el municipio de Piedecuesta

Abstract

This degree project develops the architectural design of a sensory stimulation center for children with cognitive disabilities in the Castilian district of the municipality of Piedecuesta, department of Santander, which is proposed in the development plan of the municipality of Piedecuesta 2016-2019, proposing strategies, instruments and infrastructure as a solution to the deficit and the demand of people with cognitive disabilities that require special attention. The design proposal starts from the needs of people with cognitive disabilities with emphasis on children with mental retardation, and proposes a focus on the behavior, perception, expression and purity of the spaces; the relationship of health - architecture, psychology-architecture and senses-space, for the analysis of the architectural object and its response to social, emotional, functional and accessibility problems. The project has areas for sensory development, green spaces related to the environment and nearby project (theme park and contemplative) diagnostic areas, therapies, recreation, in order to implement accessible spaces and facilitators for a dignified and independent life, promoting equal opportunities and inclusion with the population.