DISEÑO ARQUITECTÓNICO DE UNA TERMINAL TERRESTRE PARA EL CANTÓN PLAYAS

Abstract

This project consisted of developing an architectural design of a bus terminal for General Villamil Playas, which will contribute to the adequate mobilization of inhabitants and tourists. Currently, Playas does not have a physical space for the arrival and departure of both inter-cantonal and inter-parochial buses. The loading and unloading of passengers takes place informally on main roads causing: traf􀃀 c disorder, informal commerce, and insecurity. Bibliographic and legal data were collected for the development of the design. Likewise, three analogous terminal cases were compared: the 􀃀 rst, in Turkey; the second in Chile; and the third, in Ecuador. On the other hand, the site where the building will be located was analyzed and an average calculation was made of the functioning of the terminal. This data was obtained from the two transport cooperatives that operate in the beach. The Playas Bus Terminal will promote the tourism of the canton.