Diseño Arquitectonico De Una Casa De Igualdad De Oportunidades Para El Desarrollo De La Mujer En La Ciudad De Bucaramanga

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis develops the architectural design of a Women's Opportunity Equality Center in Bucaramanga, conceived as a social facility aimed at promoting gender equality, women's empowerment, and the protection of rights. The project responds to the lack of specialized infrastructure in the city, where existing spaces fail to meet the functional, spatial, and sybolic requirements for comprehensive women's care. Based on a social architecture approach, the proposal integrates services such as psychosocial and legal support, training, and community strengthening, along with spaces for interaction and the creation of support networks. The methodology is structured in four phases: urban-social diagnosis, case study analysis, site evaluation, and architectural design development, ensuring that the proposal is grounded in the local context. The design incorporates principles of spatial flexibility, universal accessibility, and bioclimatic strategies, as well as a gender-sensitive approach that guarantees safety, privacy, and spatial appropriation. Additionally, the project establishes a strong relationship with public space, enhancing urban integration and social impact.The result is an architectural proposal that not only addresses the current needs of women in Bucaramanga but also serves as a replicable model for other cities, positioning architecture as a tool for social transformation and the creation of more equitable and inclusive environments.