Materiales vernáculos de la comunidad Tsáchila como estrategia de diseño interior en espacios turísticos

Abstract

The project entitled "Vernacular Materials of the Tsáchila community as an interior design strategy in tourist spaces", aims to present a proposal that reflects their use in the interior design of the "Shinopi Bolón" Cultural Center, located in the province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. In the foreground, the research is developed based on the theoretical-conceptual foundation, in order to identify the important aspects for the presentation of a full proposal, followed by a field analysis, where the characteristics of the physical environment in the commune were investigated Colorados del Búa, to arrive at the proposal, design research is based on a user-centered methodology. Thanks to the data collection, several approaches were proposed such as; proper handling of vernacular materials, user needs, environmental conditions, Tsáchila identity, sustainability. In order to highlight the vernacular architecture and the use of environmental materials to strengthen the millennial culture, and tourism is developed in the area. At the end, we proceeded with the proposal of Vernacular Materials of the Tsáchila community as an interior design strategy in tourist spaces, with the aim of giving it proper management and strengthening the Tsáchila identity through the design of an optimal space for its use.