Reúso Adaptativo de la arquitectura Rural: propuesta para la conversión de los espacios de una Vivienda Vernácula en Chuquiribamba

Abstract

Abstract: The project proposes the adaptive reuse of a rural dwelling in the parish of Chuquibamba with a dual purpose: to improve its habitability and to incorporate a complementary service for the community. The building, constructed with local materials and vernacular techniques, is considered a cultural and environmental asset whose value is preserved and enhanced. The methodology articulates a theoretical framework on Andean rurality concepts, positions, and possible development scenarios with application to the case study through a technical analysis of the infrastructure and a socio-territorial study (dynamics of use, equipment deficits, community expectations). Based on these inputs, the proposal conserves most of the existing structure and implements specific project decisions: selective structural consolidation; passive optimization of the envelope through shading, cross ventilation, and thermal inertia; reconfiguration of circulation and intermediate spaces for mixed uses; incorporation of universal accessibility criteria and programmatic adaptations for flexible community service. The intervention integrates into the landscape with local resources and low-impact solutions, reinforcing identity, formal continuity, and environmental performance. As a result, the quality of life is improved, the social function of the building is expanded, and the resilience of the built complex is strengthened without compromising its typological and material values.