Propuesta de diseño de un museo de historia urbana en Bucaramanga, Santander

Abstract

The degree project proposes the architectural design of the Museum of Urban History in Bucaramanga, a cultural space that is constantly seeking to rescue, preserve, and disseminate the urban memory of Bucaramanga through different educational and participatory spaces for the community. After conducting a territorial analysis and discovering that Bucaramanga does not have a museum that comprehensively covers urban history, the project emerged to demonstrate the need to design a place that not only preserves heritage but also encourages community involvement, appropriates cultural space, and can provide a sense of belonging and identity. The project responds to Plan Decenal de Cultura de Bucaramanga, which talks about promoting digitization, accessibility, and the use of new technologies in museums. In addition, it follows national and local policies to strengthen cultural infrastructure. The result of this degree project will be a level 2 museum proposal that was designed as an open, inclusive, and contemporary space that dialogues with its immediate context, whether urban or historical. The museum aims to provide a novel experience for users, employing design strategies such as natural lighting, cross ventilation, and interactive areas to encourage learning. As a result, the Bucaramanga Urban History Museum is projected to become a landmark within the city's existing cultural circuit, contributing to the preservation of heritage and the development of innovative cultural infrastructure.