Propuesta interiorista del espacio de uso mixto Qala (taller - cafetería) basado en la iconografía cañari y el uso de materiales locales. Cuenca - Ecuador

Abstract

The degree project focuses on the interior design of the Qala mixed-use space, located in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, with the aim of changing its use from a bar-restaurant to a ceramics workshop-café, responding to the functional, cultural, and spatial needs of the place. For its development, a theoretical analysis was carried out on mixed-use spaces, ceramic workshops, and cafeterias, as well as a study of Cañari iconography and the use of local materials, which allowed for the establishment of conceptual bases that support the proposal from a cultural and functional point of view. A diagnosis of the current state of the property was carried out using planimetric surveys, photographic records, comfort analysis, and a study of similar references, allowing us to identify spatial and functional problems that were resolved through a new formal and functional approach. The interior design proposal is based on the symbolism of the Cañari mountains and the application of Japandi and ancestral styles, incorporating materials, colors, furniture, and lighting to create a functional space that provides a sensory experience linked to the craft process. Overall, the project demonstrates how interior design can enhance ceramic work and create mixed spaces that are both functional and culturally significant in the urban context of Cuenca.