Criterios de actuación en arquitectura secular en base al análisis de la Iglesia de María Auxiliadora de la ciudad de Cuenca como caso de estudio

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the design principles for a secular building, taking as its starting point the religious architecture of the Church of Mary Help of Christians in Cuenca. This process requires identifying these principles through an architectural survey and evaluation, as well as graphic and photographic documentation of the building. The research process seks to uncover the symbolism and compositional elements of this church, whose construction was sponsored by one of the most influential religious orders in the country, the Salesian Order, which, in turn, motivated the development of this type and style of architecture. In this way, the project seeks to explore and identify the determining factors that guide the creation of secular spaces and how these criteria can be appropriately employed to create that is appropiate, efficient, and respectful of its context.