Rehabilitación de la Capilla de Malvas de Zaruma y su entorno inmediato

Abstract

Abstract: The San Jacinto de Malvas Chapel in Zaruma was recognized as a heritage architectural work by the National Institute of Civil Engineering (INPC) in 2014. Since its construction in the 19th century, it has undergone several changes in its material composition. The main objective is to comprehensively rehabilitate this building and its immediate surroundings, adapting the intervention to the needs of the Malvas population. The methodological approach applied is deductive in developing the foundation for the rehabilitation principles for heritage buildings. It is exploratory and analytical in analyzing and inventorying the heritage elements and the pathologies present. It is also inductive in design in proposing improvements to the chapel and its surroundings. Therefore, necessary interventions are proposed, depending on the level of damage presented by each element, aimed at restoring the architectural works to improve their use and maintenance. Furthermore, the aim is to provide the public with historical information about the chapel, which is currently scarce, generate interest in this architectural work, and promote the care of its heritage elements.