Entre plazas: Centro cultural y comunitario. Rionegro, Antioquia.

Abstract

The project Entre Plazas examines the lack of educational and cultural facilities in Rionegro, Antioquia, and explores how architecture can act as a bridge between collective memory, cultural identity, and the contemporary needs of a transforming community. Based on an urban, social, and heritage analysis, the research reveals how the absence of adequate public facilities has generated a progressive disconnection between residents and their territory, weakening community bonds and limiting opportunities for learning, expression, and civic engagement. The architectural proposal introduces an educational and cultural facility that integrates harmoniously with Rionegro’s urban fabric and historical traditions. Grounded in principles of sustainability, inclusivity, and heritage conservation, the project incorporates both traditional building elements and contemporary strategies to ensure its long-term relevance. Through documentary research, fieldwork, interviews, and surveys, the design was shaped by the voices of the community, resulting in a multifunctional space that promotes coexistence, art, learning, and cultural life. Entre Plazas emerges as an intervention capable of re-signifying public space, strengthening local identity, and revitalizing the social and symbolic life of the municipality.