Diseño de una residencia universitaria en el barrio comuneros del municipio de Bucaramanga

Abstract

The student residence project in Bucaramanga arises from the need to provide adequate housing spaces for students who come to the city from different regions of the country. The urban analysis of the Los Comuneros neighborhood highlighted its strategic location, being close to institutions such as UIS, UDI, and USTA, as well as the lack of buildings specifically designed for this population, with informal rentals in houses or apartments predominating. The user study identified two main groups: permanent users, made up of students from various regions who represent between 25% and 33% of the total university enrollment, according to compiled data, and temporary users, consisting of administrative and service personnel. Through an analysis of alternative lots, criteria such as acoustic comfort, mobility, transportation, proximity to commercial areas, and residential character were evaluated. The selected site, located at Calle 9ª and Carrera 25 (605.18 m²), was chosen for its urban and regulatory balance. The architectural proposal consists of a five-story building that includes, on the first floor, a lobby, parking area, and commercial spaces intended for laundry and stationery services; on the upper floors, rooms of different typologies designed for one, two, or three occupants, along with study areas, common spaces, and a rooftop terrace aimed at fostering coexistence, well-being, and community life among students.