Rediseño del área de recepción del Museo Pumapungo bajo un enfoque de estilo contemporáneo

Abstract

This research addresses the redesign of the reception area at the Pumapungo Museum, due to conditions that affect the functionality, wayfinding, and visitor experience within this space. The objective of the research is to develop a proposal for interior redesign using a contemporary design approach, considering the museum’s architectural, cultural, and functional characteristics. The research employs a mixed-methods approach combining documentary and field research, with a descriptive and project-based scope. Techniques such as observation, spatial surveys, photographic documentation, surveys, and documentary reviews were used to gather information, complemented by an analysis of design references. The results identified needs related to spatial organization, visitor assistance, circulation, wayfinding, accessibility, waiting, information, and technological resources. Based on this diagnosis, design criteria were established that enabled the development of a contemporary proposal compatible with the architectural and cultural identity of the Pumapungo Museum. The proposal incorporates solutions for layout, furniture, materials, lighting, color schemes, wayfinding, and technological resources aimed at improving the user experience and the functionality of the reception area.