Propuesta de intervención arquitectónica para el mejoramiento espacial y funcional de la UECIB Camilo Huatatoca

Abstract

The Ecuadorian education system faces significant challenges in school infrastructure, particularly in the Amazon region, where the humid climate and lack of investment are causing rapid deterioration of facilities. The Camilo Huatatoca Intercultural Bilingual Community Educational Unit (UECIB) exhibits obsolescence, serious structural flaws, and functional deficiencies that limit educational quality, accessibility, and the well-being of its users. The objective was to design an architectural proposal to improve the spatial and functional conditions of the Camilo Huatatoca UECIB (Unit for the Study of Bilingual Education) in the Santa Clara canton (Pastaza province), based on principles of spatial flexibility, adaptability to the context, and bioclimatic architecture. A qualitative methodology was employed, combining documentary and field research at a descriptive and exploratory level. The techniques used included a document review, the application of architectural survey forms to assess the physical condition of the infrastructure, and semi-structured interviews. The results identified multifactorial deterioration in the existing infrastructure, including structural failures and welfare issues. The lack of specialized spaces and universal accessibility systems was confirmed. It was concluded that understanding the spatial dynamics and cultural memory of the UECIB Camilo Huatatoca community was crucial for developing a proposal that addresses the physical deterioration and validates the need to build upon existing community practices. The final architectural proposal integrates a diverse functional program, appropriate morphological solutions, and community participation criteria, ensuring accessibility, comfort, and a strengthened sense of community belonging.