Albergue de Rescate y Adopción Felino

Abstract

The project addresses the issue of abandonment and overpopulation of stray cats in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga, highlighting the lack of specialized infrastructure for their care, recovery, and adoption. This situation exposes animals to vulnerable conditions such as disease, malnutrition, and abuse, while also generating negative impacts on public health and the urban environment, worsened by the limited culture of responsible pet ownership. In response, the project proposes the design of a feline rescue and adoption shelter that provides a safe and functional environment for the rehabilitation of vulnerable cats. The proposal is also conceived as an urban node that enhances connectivity, public space appropriation, and social cohesion within the sector. The methodology is based on the analysis of feline behavior, the study of architectural precedents, and the review of regulations. Conceptually, the proposal is grounded in morphogenesis inspired by the “cat tree,” posthumanist architecture, and biophilic design. As a result, the project develops an architectural proposal that integrates functional and open spaces, promoting natural ventilation, daylighting, and the relationship between interior and exterior, consolidating itself as an urban facility that supports animal welfare and urban revitalization.