Diseño de residencia estudiantil en Malaga, santander

Abstract

Abstract Problem: The lack of adequate residential infrastructure that meets the habitability conditions required by the university student population negatively impacts the academic development and quality of life of non-local students. Currently, these students must adapt to informally modified family homes, which show significant deficiencies in lighting, spatial comfort, privacy, and personal autonomy. These housing solutions are not designed to foster an environment conducive to study or social integration. Objective: To design a student residence with functional, safe, and comfortable spaces that respond to the specific accommodation and academic needs of university students, with the goal of improving their quality of life and enriching their academic and residential experience. Method: A project-based research process was carried out, including analysis of the urban context, diagnosis of current housing conditions, and the study of architectural precedents, which led to the establishment of appropriate design criteria. Results: An integrated architectural proposal was developed, offering residential units that ensure privacy and comfort, along with common areas designed to promote interaction, study, and overall well-being, based on principles of sustainability, safety, and accessibility. Discussion: The proposal emerges as a viable architectural alternative to the current precarious student housing supply, with potential to be replicated in other urban contexts facing similar challenges, demonstrating that architectural design can be a key factor in enhancing the university educational experience.