Anteproyecto arquitectónico para el Centro de Desarrollo de Personas con Discapacidad Visual

Abstract

The following degree project consists of developing an architectural proposal for the “Centro de Desarollo de Personas con Discapacidad visual “Center for the Development of People with Visual Disabilities”, destined for the organization SONVA (Sociedad de no videntes del Azuay) (Society of the Blind of Azuay), a proposal based on architectural principles that consider the needs of the users with this condition.

The following research analyzes different architectural postures, based on multisensory experience, contextualizing them against the condition of visual disability.

Through an analysis of case studies, architectural strategies are evaluated, specially designed to provide tools for mobility, location, and development of activities that promote the autonomy of users. also is reviewed. The Ecuadorian technical standard that regulates the accessibility requirements for public buildings.

Before the development of the project, an urban analysis of environment, allows to determine implementation strategies for the project. Finally, the project seeks to provide the SONVA organization with a building, designed based on the concept of multisensory experience, which allows users to develop their activities in a comfortable, safe and dignified way, providing the necessary tools to facilitate autonomous development of the users