Vivienda colectiva en un núcleo urbano. Caso de estudio: Anteproyecto urbano-arquitectónico en la Tercera Zona Militar

Abstract

This research arose from the problem of low housing density and underutilization of land in the central areas of the city of Cuenca (Ecuador), a situation that contrasts sharply with the disorganized peripheral growth and the increasing housing deficit. In response, a preliminary urban–architectural project for collective housing was proposed for the grounds of the Third Military Zone. The objective was to design a collective housing proposal that would promote sustainable, inclusive densification integrated into the surrounding environment, considering the scales of the city, neighborhood, and site. The methodology applied was propositional, with a quantitative-qualitative approach, based on analysis of the urban context, theoretical review, and the formulation of design strategies. As a result, the proposal was to transform the military site into a city park, integrating housing, green spaces, and public facilities, fostering community life and the consolidation of the city center.