Escuela rural para la vereda San José Alto, Barichara, Santander

Abstract

The rural school performs multiple social and pedagogical functions within the rural context, acting as a general landmark for the entire village and the rural area. This project seeks to address problems such as the long distances required to access schools, overcrowding in urban schools, and the poor condition of said rural schools, which often fail to meet the necessary standards. Both national and international references were taken into consideration during the design process, in addition to adhering to all relevant regulations for educational infrastructure, complying with local rules, and creating a project contextualized to the municipality of Barichara, incorporating local materials and construction techniques. The final proposal is a design contextualized to the municipality and the village, capable of accommodating 220 preschool and primary school students. The design plan includes classrooms, workshops, common areas, and play areas surrounded by nature, a set of spaces designed for the use of the entire rural community. This project not only improves educational infrastructure but also strengthens the social and community fabric of the rural area.