Diseño Arquitectónico de un Nuevo Terminal Intermodal La Ofelia en Quito, Ecuado

Abstract

This thesis develops the architectural design of a new Intermodal Terminal in La Ofelia, located in northern Quito, addressing the growing demand for metropolitan mobility and the need for stronger integration between existing transportation systems. The study begins with a critical diagnosis of the current condition of the area, identifying issues such as urban fragmentation, deficient pedestrian connectivity, disorder generated by informal commerce, and the lack of coordination between mobility modes. Based on these findings, a theoretical framework is constructed around principles of sustainable urban mobility, intermodality, universal accessibility, and territorial articulation, supported by key authors such as Banister, Ghel, Newman and Kenworthy, as well as national and local regulations. The architectural proposal envisions an efficient, safe, and inclusive terminal conceived as a structuring node within Quito’s metropolitan network. The project integrates environmental sustainability strategies, user-centered design, flow optimization, strengthened public space, and regulated commercial activity. Thus, the new La Ofelia Intermodal Terminal is proposed as an urban catalyst that fosters cleaner, more accessible, and better-connected mobility, contributing to a more equitable, integrated, and sustainable metropolitan transportation system.