Arquitectura para la reconstruccion del tejido social, centro cultural rincon de vida

Abstract

In the metropolitan area of ​​Medellín, Antioquia, specifically in the Belén Rincón neighborhood of Commune 16 in Belén, various problems arise from the lack of space needed by the communities for the sociocultural development of the area's inhabitants. The old water tank belonging to the EPM group in Rodeo Alto, located between different neighborhood boundaries with Commune 16, has the potential not only to connect a fragmented society but also to serve as the focal point for cultural development. Giving a use to this large urban void, currently separated from the social fabric despite its great development potential, would address the lack of amenities and public space resulting from the uncontrolled growth of housing projects. This growth has led to fragmented and homogeneous spaces, where the hillside terrain exacerbates the lack of space for creating new areas for public use. Architecture is the means to remedy spatial, cultural, and economic inequalities in response to the rising urban practices emerging from the local population.