Guadua Architecture: 6 Built Works in Colombia

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As a subspecies of bamboo, guadua has been used as a construction material from the Spanish conquest to the present day. Its strength, lightweight nature, and flexibility offer numerous structural advantages and applications. Since it is native to the forests of Colombia and Ecuador, it has been widely used in local building projects. Additionally, its ease of cultivation and processing makes it a highly sustainable material.

This selection highlights six projects where guadua has been used as both a structural and aesthetic resource.

La Samaria Educational Institution / Campuzano Arquitectos
Pereira

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Cite: Alvarez, Stefania. "Guadua Architecture: 6 Built Works in Colombia" [Arquitectura en guadua: 6 obras construidas en Colombia] 04 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1114158/guadua-architecture-6-built-works-in-colombia> ISSN 0719-8884
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