Central de Abastos de Tunja

Abstract

The southern plaza of Tunja, Boyacá, faces several challenges that limit its functioning as a vital public space in the city. This project aims to address these issues through a comprehensive architectural intervention that transforms the plaza into a dynamic and functional urban center, while facilitating the implementation of a wholesale market that drives economic and social development in the region. Firstly, a detailed analysis of the current issues facing the plaza will be conducted, including infrastructure deterioration, lack of organization, insecurity, and inadequate basic services. This analysis will serve as the basis for designing the intervention, which will focus on improving accessibility, security, sustainability, and aesthetics of the public space. The specific objectives of the project include diagnosing the problems, designing the architectural intervention, and proposing the implementation of a wholesale market. To achieve these objectives, principles of architectural design will be applied, and best practices in similar interventions in urban public spaces will be explored. The theoretical framework provides the necessary context to understand and address the identified issues, as well as to substantiate the proposed architectural design decisions. Concepts such as the importance of public spaces, architectural design principles, problems and challenges in urban public spaces, the role of wholesale markets in regional economies, and best practices in architectural interventions in public spaces will be examined. In summary, this project aims to revitalize the southern plaza of Tunja, turning it into an inclusive, safe, and functional public space that promotes social interaction and local economic development. The implementation of a wholesale market will complement this transformation by strengthening food supply in the region and boosting the local economy. Central de Abastos de Tunja 9 The following are key terms used in the research, which provide guidelines for design and planning: ● Urban transformation ● Architectural intervention ● Public space ● Wholesale market ● Economic development ● Urban design ● Revitalization ● Local commerce ● Sustainability ● Citizen security ● Social inclusion ● Accessibility ● Urban infrastructure