Diseño arquitectónico de un Centro Comunitario de Integración Social en la parroquia Bolívar, cantón Pelileo

Abstract

This research develops the architectural design of a Community Social Integration Center in the Bolívar parish, Pelileo town, intended for school-aged children and senior citizens, considered priority groups within the community. The proposal arises from the identification of the need for suitable spaces that promote social integration, cognitive development, community participation, and the physical and emotional well-being of these users. The study adopts a qualitative approach through documentary, bibliographic, and field research, complemented by interviews with specialized professionals, direct observation, and analysis of architectural precedents. Based on this methodology, design criteria oriented toward sensory, adaptive, and flexible architecture are identified, understood as a strategy capable of responding to the changing needs of different age groups and fostering inclusive spatial experiences. The architectural proposal incorporates principles of universal accessibility, functional environmental comfort, multisensory stimulation, and flexibility, with the purpose of strengthening intergenerational interaction and improving the quality of life of the users. It also aims to establish itself as a community facility that contributes to social cohesion, cultural strengthening, and the holistic development of the population of the Bolívar parish. As a result, the project proposes an infrastructure capable of responding to current social demands through inclusive, safe, and adaptable spaces, becoming a benchmark for community integration and well-being for vulnerable groups within the rural context of the Pelileo town.