Anteproyecto de centro de tratamiento de adicciones aplicando criterios de emplazamiento, psicología del color y percepción de materiales en la Parroquia El Valle, Cuenca – Ecuador

Abstract

The project's primary aims to design an addiction treatment center in the “El Valle” parish in Cuenca between 2023 - 2024. In order to propose therapeutic spaces aimed at the integral improvement of patients, given that the proposal is based on a literature review that culminates in an architectural preliminary project which approach is holistic, and covers both the medical aspects, and the psychological and social-emotional needs of people with alcoholism and drug problems. In this sense, the design prioritizes fluid circulations and safe accesses guaranteeing functionality and security in all areas. Additionally, compliance with current regulations in Ecuador is also ensured since reference architectural cases have been analyzed, and surveys were conducted with directors of rehabilitation centers in Cuenca - Ecuador, who identified common deficiencies in current facilities. Thus, it enabled the development of a more efficient environment that promotes coexistence and facilitates patients' physical, mental, and emotional recovery. Consequently, it is necessary to create an environment that favors wellness, calm, and introspection, by applying principles of color psychology to induce positive moods and selecting materials that work effectively in the built environment to improve perceptions of safety, warmth, and comfort. Green areas have also been integrated to beautify the environment and contribute to emotional well-being by promoting the recovery of patients.