Propuesta de diseño arquitectónico de un Hotel SPA Campestre en el municipio de Los Santos, Santander

Abstract

This written document is the final compendium of all the knowledge acquired in the professional training of the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidad Santo Tomás - Floridablanca, with the purpose of obtaining the tittle of architect.The degree project will be presented textually and graphically, which consists of the design proposal of a SPA-Country Hotel with capacity to accommodate 20 people and offer SPA services, local Gastronomy, spaces to practice Mindfulness and Camping Areas, among other services for a maximun capacity of 200 people. It's located in La Mesa- Carrizal pathway, in the municipality of Los Santos, Santander, a few meters from el Salto del Duende tourist viewpoint. Currently La Mesa de Los Santos experiences greater urban growth than the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga, generated by the increase in the floating population due to the pandemic, added to its natural tourist attractions, such as PANACHI, which is the destination of Santander with the best rating in the analysis of departmental tourism generates a great demand for hotels in this sector. It arises as a response to the needs and shortcomings generated by non-compliance with national and international regulations on hotel infrastructure present in the municipality, in terms of accessibility, signage, hygiene and safety, sustainability, gastronomic establishments and wet areas. The project includes in the design process the theories of atmosphere and phenomenology mentioned by Peter Zumthor, Steven Holl and Juhani Pallasmaa, in order to move the user through sensations and impressions generated by spatial elements, with the intention of guaranteeing a meaningful experience in the wellness tourist. Finally, bioclimatic strategies are applied that guarantee the necessary conditions for the practices of Mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation, such as the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the Municipality.