Senda de los elementos como propuesta tipológica para un centro de peregrinaje en Chiquinquirá Boyacá

Abstract

This monograph presents a Pilgrimage Center in Chiquinquirá, Boyacá, conceived to accompany and offer an alternative that complements the pilgrimage identity of the municipality, giving new meanings to the process of self-knowledge. Along a route that begins in the Main Square and culminates in the center, located to the northeast of the town. This project is based on the ancient tradition of pilgrimage, this space invites contemplation through the connection with the four elements (earth, water, air and fire), present in a symbolic way, promoting introspection and personal encounter. Pilgrims, interacting with these elements, experience a spiritual transformation and a greater understanding of their place in the universe. Through materiality and the creation of sensations with light, shadow and sound, the project provides a transformative experience. The route symbolizes a journey towards self-knowledge, fusing the connection with the earth, the flow of water, the breeze in the air and the warmth of the sun to inspire reflection. Located in Chiquinquirá, the project enhances the symbiosis between the spiritual and the earthly that has characterized the municipality. It will explore how this architectural and spiritual initiative promotes self-knowledge and inner peace through the representation of natural elements in this sacred space.