On June 15, construction began on the new 'Fábrica de Cultura' in Barranquilla, Colombia. The project will provide spaces and opportunities for various artistic activities, aiming to expand cultural knowledge through community interaction. The facility will offer courses and a diverse cultural program organized across different units.
According to the Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, the project was selected as a winner at the International Architecture Awards and will integrate with the city's heritage restoration efforts. Barranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char, along with Atlántico Governor Eduardo Verano and the Secretary of Culture, announced the start of construction. The 24-billion-Colombian-peso (USD 8.16 million) project will accommodate more than 1,000 students per shift.
Supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and designed by a team of architects and engineers from ETH Zurich, in partnership with the Universidad del Norte, the building will serve as one of the primary campuses for the District School of Art and Popular Traditions (EDA). This permanent facility will provide professional technical training in the visual arts, audiovisual media, dance, music, and theater.
The project incorporates the restoration of a heritage building, which, alongside the Plaza de la Aduana, aims to boost tourism and catalyze the revitalization of Barranquilla's historic downtown. Furthermore, the facility will be a pioneering local example of bioclimatic architecture.
Via El Tiempo, Alcaldía Distrital de Barranquilla, MinCultura.
This article was written by Yamid Rivera. The translation is powered by AI.
