Diseño de un centro de atención psicosocial comunitario mediante principios de arquitectura sensorial en la Ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

Nowadays, Ecuador faces a significant deficit in infrastructure for mental health. This lack is evident in cities like Cuenca, where facilities for this type of center are notably limited. In this context, psychosocial centers are presented as reinterpreted spaces dedicated to the rehabilitation and emotional support of a traditional psychological center, where sensory architecture plays a crucial role in positively influencing the perception and experience of users. This thesis focuses on designing an outpatient Community Psychosocial Care Center in Cuenca, Ecuador, based on sensory architecture principles to improve users' wellness. Local needs are met through a methodology that includes a literature review, regulatory analysis, and multi-criteria diagnosis. Thus, the study seeks to create an environment that promotes calm and inclusion through sensory elements such as light, color, materials, geometry, shape, and vegetation, contributing to improving the population’s quality of life.