Transformation of the Plaza de Toros Quito and its adaptation to the environment ; Transformación de la Plaza de Toros Quito y su adaptación al entorno

The city of Quito has been the protagonist of social, cultural, economic and environmental changes in recent years, it is evident that the transformations have caused modifications in the lifestyles of the inhabitants. The promotion of respect for animals led in 2011 to a Referendum and Popular Consultation where the prohibition of shows that have as their purpose the death of animals was sought, as a result of this acceptance the traditional Plaza de Toros Quito closed its doors in 2014 remaining in disuse and undergoing a gradual degradation. This relevant component for the city, the history and identity of its inhabitants has become obsolete in a strategic place with possible potential uses and is endowed with opportunities for its refunctionalization, which will enable the urban regeneration of the environment where it is located and in turn will contribute to the recovery of the identity of the population and its heritage revaluation.This research aims to determine the influence of the urban and architectural transformation of the bullring in relation to the current environment. For them, three stages are developed using qualitative and quantitative methodologies. In Stage one, we will investigate three representative cases of refunctionalization, such as: Plaza "Las Arenas", La Santamaría and La Plaza de Toros Real de San Carlos, for the recognition of the actions used in the intervention of the projects. In stage two, the architectural and urban conditions of the square and the surroundings will be identified. And finally, in stage three, the perception of the inhabitants is evaluated with respect to the change that the equipment and the sector has experienced and the relevance of the use of the place. Concluding with the conclusions and contributing with recommendations of strategies that serve as guidelines for future intervention projects. ; La ciudad Quito ha sido protagonista de cambios sociales, culturales, económicos y ambientes en últimos años, se evidencia que las transformaciones han provocado ...