Centro Técnico Educativo en Castilla la Nueva: El Umbral como Catalizador de Interacción Social y Flexibilidad Espacial.

Abstract

The objectives aim to identify the educational and social needs of Castilla la Nueva, considering the characteristics of the territory and its contribution to the region, with positive outcomes for the community. This includes recognizing the strategic location of Castilla la Nueva as a hub that connects various municipalities and rural settlements, positively impacting its economy by providing technical training in renewable energy management and agriculture, which enhances its development and diversifies its economy.

Sustainability is a key and central concept in the design strategies, given the significant impact that an infrastructure of this scale will have on the territory. This approach contributes to the conservation of natural areas, as it is situated at the boundary between urban and rural zones, demonstrating how rural areas can be responsibly and harmoniously integrated with their natural surroundings. The strategies include natural lighting for the spaces, cross-ventilation, and rainwater collection and reuse, creating an infrastructure that organically blends with the environment while fostering a sense of identity and commitment in the community towards conserving natural areas, both urban and rural.

Social cohesion is achieved by connecting three surrounding neighborhoods, with the facility becoming the central link through a public access route. It integrates the community by providing shared-use spaces, thereby fostering identity and ownership of the facility. Its contribution to architecture lies in its sustainable approach to rural areas, efficient use of materials, and multifunctional spaces that address not only current educational and social needs but also those of the future.

Keywords: Educational equipment, sustainability, threshold, community, spatial flexibility, social cohesion.