"CENTRO CULTURAL RECREATIVO PARA EL DESARROLLO URBANO INTEGRAL DEL MALECÓN DE PUERTO BOLÍVAR UBICADO EN LA PARROQUIA BOLÍVAR DE LA CIUDAD DE MACHALA

Abstract

The following design and research paper proposes an answer to the concerning loss of historical memory and low influx towards Puerto Bolivar, due to the scarce cultural and recreational activities offered there. Not having a relevant cultural infrastructure, has led recent generations to ignore the parish’ significance to the province progress, as well as a detachment and disinterest to historical events and Puerto Bolivar’s singularity. On the other hand, the few and inadequate places for leisure and cultural activities encourage insecurity and low affluence to this sector. The proposed project is located south of the boardwalk overlooking the Santa Rosa estuary. The location is ideal since the earliest parish constructions were built nearby, at the same time its natural surroundings favor leisure activities. The new proposal for this site is a Cultural and Recreational Center conceived to preserve Puerto Bolivar’s historical memory. This will be achieved through an interactive exhibition room. Additionally, it also aims to bring back the interest for cultural and artistic activities for all, by means of equipped rooms that allow activities for this purpose. Being a public area, it encourages the interaction and dialog of the community and tries to satisfy the recreational needs of the user’s through safe and comfortable spaces. The project’s main objective is to give back the historical identity of the parish as well as increase the value of, and revitalize, the sector.