Project overview the unbearable desire to inhabit the mountain is an architecture thesis by juan jose lopez that addresses the complex history and fragmented urban landscape of manizales, colombia. the project proposes a structure that connects past and future, urban and natural environments, and manizales' landscape and history. key principles the architectural design of the tower is guided by three core principles: memory, infiltration, and landscape. memory emphasizes preserving the historical narrative of the san josé ruins, ensuring the site's history and the experiences of its former inhabitants are not forgotten. infiltration involves creating a permeable boundary between the urban environment and the surrounding natural landscape, allowing for the free movement of people, animals, and ideas through the tower. landscape connects the tower to its geographical setting, underscoring the responsibilities that come with its presence and use within the natural and cultural environment. design process the design process began with a thorough analysis of the distinctive topographical and cultural aspects of manizales, focusing on the city's fragmented landscape and complex history. the first step was to understand how the urban fabric interacts with the natural environment, particularly in relation to the ruins of the san josé project. this analysis laid the groundwork for a design that aimed to connect the city with the surrounding mountains while preserving the historical significance of the site. guided by these principles, the design naturally incorporated the towe...
> > home » academic projects » the unbearable desire to inhabit the mountain: manizales, colombia | architecture thesis > > information > > - project name: the unbearable desire to inhabit the mountain > - student name: juan jose lopez > > excerpt: ‘ the unbearable desire to inhabit the mountain ’ is an architecture thesis by juan jose lopez from the facultad de arquitectura y diseño – universidad de los andes , that seeks to address the complex history and the fragmented urban landscape of manizales, colombia . the project proposes a structure that connects past and future, urban and natural environments, and manizales’ landscape and history. the project tackles architectural and social issues, envisioning a future where the ruins are preserved as part of the city’s heritage. > > introduction: the tower is envisioned as an anti-monument, intentionally highlighting the ruins it encircles and preserving the narrative of the violent displacement that occurred during the san josé project. instead of trying to restore or replace what was lost, the tower offers compensatory programs for the displaced community, providing spaces for social, cultural, and commercial activities that reintegrate the area into the city’s fabric. > > the architectural design of the tower is guided by three core principles: memory, infiltration, and landscape. memory emphasizes preserving the historical narrative of the san josé ruins, ensuring the site’s history and the experiences of its former inhabitants are not forgotten. infiltration involves creating a permeable boundary between the urban ...
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