Arquitectura moderna en la latitud 0º: la ciudad de Quito y la Cordillera de los Andes
(English) This doctoral thesis examines the process of adaptation of Modern Architecture in Quito over a period of twenty years (1960-1980). The city's location at latitude 0 and an elevation of 2850 meters above sea level determines the unique solar light that influences both the natural and a...
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| Formato: | tesis doctoral |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Recursos: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/406726 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/406726 https://dx.doi.org/10.5821/dissertation-2117-406726 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palavra-chave: | Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Arquitectura |
| Resumo: | (English) This doctoral thesis examines the process of adaptation of Modern Architecture in Quito over a period of twenty years (1960-1980). The city's location at latitude 0 and an elevation of 2850 meters above sea level determines the unique solar light that influences both the natural and artificial contexts. There are no studies on light under these conditions, nor one that compiles the most important references for those interested in architecture in Quito, especially students. Another motivation is to highlight the efforts of the most influential generation of architects in the country, unknown to most young people, an aspect that this work seeks to address. The methodology includes an extensive bibliographic source, field visits, interviews, and photographic resources, as well as the redrawing of all the projects (38) to establish a common basis for analysis using current technical visualization and modeling resources. The study begins with a description of the Andean mountains in general, the Andes in Ecuador, and concludes with the Guayllabamba Basin, where the city of Quito is located, along with its volcano, Pichincha. This first part is complemented by the research of Alexander von Humboldt, who in the 19th century led an expedition to study the flora and fauna of various Latin American countries, including Ecuador. The second part of the thesis presents the city of Quito in three moments: the pre-Columbian city, the colonial city, and the modern city. In the third part, the influence of Humboldt on landscape painting is revisited, followed by landscaping in Ecuador and painting in the mid-20th century. Painting, along with photography and watercolor, contributes to understanding the light of Quito, as well as the particular descriptions of it in literature. The following section organizes specific aspects of light in terms of principles, spaces, and relevant lighting elements in the urban environment of Quito. In the fourth section, the process of learning and adaptation of modern architecture in Quito is addressed. The analysis of three selected works for their relationship with the landscape reveals the value of the study. As a complement and context to these works, the systematic analysis of 38 works considered in this work is presented, serving as a very useful reference. In conclusion, this doctoral thesis highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach in architecture, focused on light and the environment. The findings of this work provide valuable information for architecture in harmony with Quito's environment, promoting identity and suggesting possible directions for future research. |
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