For over 20 years, the Proyecto Escape organization and the Altos del Pino community have developed cultural practices aimed at fostering a culture of peace to improve the quality of life for the children, youth, and mothers in their community. To promote these practices, Escape, in partnership with various organizations, has organized the Workshops on Emerging Architecture and Urbanism. These workshops aim to create spaces for the exchange of knowledge among neighborhood residents, students, and professionals regarding the construction of various participatory projects.
Through various workshops on Guadua bamboo construction, wattle and daub (quincha), and permaculture, the 2nd Workshop on Emerging Architecture and Urbanism supports the community initiatives of Proyecto Escape to construct public restrooms that will benefit the residents of the Altos del Pino neighborhood.
OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the 2nd Workshop is to improve and provide necessary services for the public space where more than 400 children and 70 adults currently engage in various activities. By reviving sustainable construction techniques, the project proposes the construction of:
3 conventional restrooms
1 dry toilet
2 shower areas
1 laundry area with a rainwater harvesting and storage system
Public space improvements (fire pit area and recreational spaces).
