Unidad integral de vivienda y producción cafetera para medianos productores en Aratoca, Santander

Abstract

The present degree project proposes the architectural design of a productive housing for coffee farmers located in Finca Guayacanes, Clavellinas village, in the municipality of Aratoca, Santander. Coffee cultivation represents a fundamental economic and social pillar in this region, directly involving four out of ten of its inhabitants. However, the current living conditions present significant deficiencies, mainly because the houses were not designed to harmoniously integrate the residential space with the technical requirements of the productive activity. This spatial disarticulation forces farmers to allocate improvised domestic areas for drying and storing the grain, which decreases the efficiency of the process, compromises labor safety, and undermines the hygienic and sanitary conditions of the home. To address this historical friction between living and producing, the project aims to efficiently articulate the residential vocation and the coffee processing infrastructure, also considering the possible integration of complementary dynamics such as tourism and rural commerce. The design is based on criteria of territorial adaptation, incorporating the use of local materials to minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact. In conclusion, the proposal aims to consolidate a comprehensive architectural model that optimizes agricultural work without sacrificing family privacy, strengthening rural roots and providing a contemporary, functional, and dignified solution to the realities of the Santander coffee farmer in the 21st century.