Mercados resilientes: análisis del diseño urbano arquitectónico de mercados municipales y su comportamiento posterior al covid 19. Caso de estudio: mercado central de manta y mercado de Los Esteros.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze two of the municipal markets of the city of Manta, Ecuador from the urban architectural perspective; Central market and Los Esteros market, this in relation to the needs and/or physical-spatial and urban integration weaknesses that became evident as a result of the adaptation conditions as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic from the year 2020, in the which it was possible to analyze the importance of connecting spaces between the city and the building, highlighting the integration of green spaces and open squares, prioritizing the biosafety measures established by the health emergency, as well as the analysis of the spaces in relation to the functions for which that were planned and the appropriate implementation of the projects. For which an investigative analysis was developed oriented under the qualitative paradigm, based on bibliographic sources, repertoires and statistical analysis through surveys and interviews in relation to the subject. Through the investigation it was possible to determine that these supply centers are potentially creators of commercial axes, however, they play an important role in the integration of the place with the city and society, in relation to the quality and presence of public space of character. Multifunctional based on the reality of the needs in situ, which avoids generating deficiencies or excesses thereof, as well as the level of resilience of the spaces in the face of the health emergency, which generated an accelerated use of non-technological systems. Only in the way of acquiring the products but also in the structures.