La legalidad formal en la arquitectura residencial. René Denis Zaldumbide, dos casos en la costa ecuatoriana: urbano y rural

Abstract

The modern architecture in Latin America is consolidated as a trend at beginning of the Second World War, suppor ting between 1950 and 1965, period presenting a large amount of quality projects. Of this production, the single-family dwelling, takes center stage and stands out from other types, to face new challenges and integrating the desire of modernity with the individual and their own conditions. So in that way, get rid of the qualifier, which often has been given to the modern architecture, international, by not taking into account the local singularities. In this same field, there is a dispropor tion between few widely distributed figures and an extensive list of architects who remain anonymous. Which is reflected in the Ecuadorian architecture, where names such as René Denis Zaldumbide, have not acquired the due impor tance, being one of the most outstanding modern architects in the country. Where his work has not been recognized, but has enough merits to be studied, becoming the star ting point, the development of this study. In shor t, through the graphic uprising, as a primary resource, highlighting the criteria, reasons and formal relations, will attempt to understand the decisions made by Denis during the design process. And then specifically, linking them to the basic concept of our research topic, which is the study of formal legality. Achieving reinforce the reasons, to review an architecture that is current, valid practical and conceptual resources, enabling extended knowledge of modern architecture in Guayaquil.