Rehabilitación del antiguo Jardín de Infantes Juan Gutenberg para el desarrollo cultural de Machachi, Ecuador.

Abstract

The old Kindergarten Juan Gutenberg, located in the city of Machachi, Mejía canton, is a property of historical value that currently presents an advanced physical deterioration and a state of abandonment, completely dissociating itself from the dynamics of its current urban environment. This problem not only affects the image of the area, but puts at risk a key architectural component for the collective memory and the conservation of the cultural identity of the local community. Given this situation, this work proposes a comprehensive proposal for architectural rehabilitation aimed at resignifying the building, rescuing its heritage character and adapting it efficiently to social demands and current functions. Methodologically, the research was developed through a qualitative approach that combined the technicalpathological diagnosis of the current state of the property, the architectural survey and the analysis of previous studies and research on the subject. From this diagnosis, intervention criteria were defined focused on the optimization of spaces, functional adequacy and rigorous conservation of the built heritage. Finally, an architectural proposal was designed that integrates respect for the historical memory of the building with a contemporary spatial solution, transforming the building into a cultural center that promotes its artistic activation through spaces intended for the teaching and practice of art and culture. The proposal seeks to strengthen the sense of local belonging through a responsible, contextualized and sustainable architectural intervention.