Diseño De Una Casa De La Cultura Para El Municipio De Guaca, Santander

Abstract

This paper addresses the problem of the lack of adequate infrastructure in the municipality of Guaca, Santander, in order to of Guaca, Santander, to promote the conservation and practice of its cultural activities. cultural activities. The main objective is to design a Casa de la Cultura (House of Culture) that serves as a space for the teaching and strengthening of local traditions. local traditions. The method employed in this work includes three phases: data collection on local cultural activities, review of theories and references on cultural theories and references on cultural visibilisation, and extraction of key variables applicable to the design of the House of Culture. variables applicable to the design of the House of Culture. The results revealed that the main needs of the municipality are to have a multi-functional space that multifunctional space that allows for the active participation of the community in cultural and recreational activities. In addition, key variables were identified conservation, integration with the environment and sustainability were identified as key variables sustainability. The conclusions of the work indicate that the analysis of the architectural proposal for the Casa de la Cultura de Guaca highlights the rich cultural diversity of the municipality, such as dance, music and textile weaving, the preservation of which is essential to strengthen local identity. It is concluded that a multifunctional space is needed, as the current infrastructure is insufficient for cultural promotion. The case studies underline the importance of integrating the cultural and natural environment, using local materials and promoting social interaction.