Tejido del encuentro e intercambio: diseño arquitectónico del mercado central de San Antonio de Pichincha, en Quito Ecuador

Abstract

This proyect develops an architectural design proposal for the Central Market of San Antonio de Pichincha, in response to the problems arising from unplanned urban growth, commercial informality, and the fragmentation of the urban. Based on urban diagnosis and the socio-economic and environmental context, market is recognized as a structuring element of the territory. It is capable of articulating productive, social, and cultural activities within the parish. The project is grounded in the concept of the market as a “node of encounter and exchange,” integrating urban, functional, and environmental design criteria. The architectural concept proposes a flexible and permeable organization that promotes connection with public space and neighborhood integration. The architectural program responds to the needs of users, prioritizing health conditions and universal accessibility. In this way, the architectural proposal seeks to consolidate a market that strengthens the social, the local economy, and contributes to the urban regeneration of San Antonio de Pichincha