Centro de experiencia de la historia del oro en Irra. Irra, Quinchia- Risaralda

Abstract

This degree project presents the research carried out in the district ofIrra, Risaralda — a territory historically shaped by gold mining and by thetransformations brought about by the opening of new national roads.Through the analysis of its physical, social, and cultural context, severalissues were identified, including the loss of local identity, the decline ofcommercial activity, and the lack of cultural spaces that strengthen thecommunity’s sense of belonging. In response, the Center for the Experience of Gold History in Irra isproposed as a cultural facility designed to narrate, through space andatmosphere, the evolution of gold mining—from its ancestral practices tocontemporary processes. The project integrates material, light, and sensoryelements that engage in dialogue with the landscape and evoke the memoryof the territory. More than a physical container, the center is conceived as a place forencounter, learning, and reflection—capable of reactivating Irra’s social andtouristic dynamics, re-signifying its history, and projecting new opportunitiesfor cultural and economic development.