Ampliación y remodelación de la sección de secundaria en el colegio Alemán Humboldt de Guayaquil.

Abstract

“This thesis studies the addition of both a classroom block and a redesign of the public space and its green areas in the secondary school area of the German Humboldt School of Guayaquil, located in the “Los Ceibos” neighborhood, northwest of the city. This project arises from the need to modernize the institution’s facilities, since the current blocks have become small and can not satisfy the exponential demand of students to which the educational unit aspires in the coming years, so the construction of another block of classrooms is proposed in the northeast area of the project, thus having 6 new classrooms for 30 students and 3 recreational classrooms for 20 students, necessary for the expectations of the school, in turn, the secondary area presents significant deficiencies in terms of functionality, circulation, universal accessibility and deficiency of public spaces, crucial aspects in the context of a habitable space and quality education, so a new distribution must be created in the circulation, following a reticular pattern that improves the route and reduces distances, while the green area is ordered between the remaining spaces, establishing themselves not only as ornamental spaces but also as orchards, meeting points and outdoor recreation points for students, which will be linked with a circulation at height, since the project was also designed to unify all the blocks between Yes, through balconies, terraces, and hallways, which will be connected at different levels by relocated staircases and elevators placed at strategic points to streamline circulation between classrooms. This project will be guided by Ecuadorian construction standards for educational centers stipulated in the Manual of Guidelines for the Planning, Construction, and Maintenance of Educational Infrastructure (2025) and, in turn, by German standards established in the Schule and Nordrhein-Westfalen (2025), thus ensuring that the new classroom blocks comply with international and local regulations in terms of safety, sustainability, and functionality. The principles of energy efficiency, the use of durable and sustainable materials, and the design of spaces that promote user well-being and the use of flexible furniture Will transform current classrooms into spaces designed for collective education, in which students distribute their classrooms based on their personal needs and tastes. The implementation of this project not only represents a physical improvement to the Humboldt German School’s infrastructure, but also a commitment to educational quality and sustainable development. The construction of the new classroom blocks will allow the institution to continue being an educational benchmark in the region, providing its students with a larger space and an appropriate environment for their comprehensive education, contributing to the educational and social advancement of Guayaquil.