Great architecture continues to decentralize. After presenting the results of the Satipo competition in the Central Jungle a few weeks ago, we are pleased to continue our journey across Peru, this time highlighting a competition in the Central Highlands. Interestingly, both reflect the geographical diversity within the same region of Junín. Huancayo, capital of the department of Junín, is the most important city in the central highlands of Peru, located south of the Mantaro Valley. Recognized for its landscapes, history, and crafts, it is, above all, a major commercial hub. In recent years, it has also been officially recognized as Peru's sixth metropolitan area (the sixth most populous city in the country), a growth reflected in its constantly modernizing urban landscape.
Within the framework of the Interinstitutional Cooperation Agreement signed with the Asociación de Artesanos Sumaq Wuasi, the Colegio de Arquitectos del Perú – Regional Junín (CAP Junín) organized the National Competition for Preliminary Architectural Designs of the Sumaq Wuasi Commercial Building in Huancayo. Currently, the site is occupied by a precarious one-story structure covering the entire lot, which is used for commercial purposes. The goal is to modernize the services, uses, and urban context of the current commercial space through spatial renovation and the design of a new infrastructure that meets the current needs of both users and vendors. This will be developed into a technical dossier for construction during the 2017–2020 administration.
Out of 44 registered participants nationwide, five winning proposals were selected. The jury—comprising architects René Poggione, Andrea Cassina, and Tony Antezana—recognized and valued "the strong relationships that the building must establish with its actual surrounding context, as well as its appropriate integration into the historic center. Furthermore, the jury considered the proper resolution of functional layouts, vertical and horizontal circulation systems suitable for a commercial center, as well as economic and constructive feasibility, and environmental criteria, to be fundamental." Below are the detailed results of the competition.
1st Place
Arch. Juan Antonio Caycho Berrocal
Co-authors:
Arch. Pablo Inty Diaz Mora
Arch. José Alexander Alberca Pastor
Bach. Arch. Kevin Caycho Berrocal
Student Maricielo Salinas Martín
Student Renatto Espinel Godfrey
"Great architectural quality in resolving the contextual urban relationship. It successfully resolves the building's commercial functional organization and incorporates an interesting study of color and patterns despite its simplicity. It achieves a spatial experience of remarkable quality through the management of light and environmental conditions. It successfully incorporates the artisanal identity of the internal activities through a well-conceived treatment of the entrance and reception using market-fair design criteria," according to the jury.
2nd Place
Arch. Ronny César Huamaní García
Co-authors:
Luis Ricardo Quillas Capcha
Marco Antonio Montes Patiño
"Great architectural quality in resolving the contextual urban relationship. Its spatial porosity and strategic openings establish an interesting dialogue with the surroundings. It creates pathways and public activity beyond the required program. Through the treatment of brick, it generates a pleasant intuitive sense of materiality. However, it does not fully resolve construction feasibility with precision, nor is it entirely truthful to the nature of the site, as it would require land outside the property lines to support the benefits of some of the proposed open spaces," according to the jury.
1st Honorable Mention
Arch. Edwin La Rosa Ávila
Co-authors:
Mernin Martín Escurra Cabezas
"Great architectural quality in resolving the contextual urban relationship. Excellent graphic presentation of the proposal and process. It does not, however, clearly resolve the internal circulation system or constructive feasibility," according to the jury.
2nd Honorable Mention
Arch. César Roberto Infantes Mejía
Co-authors:
Ley Min Chung Saavedra
Emerson Rivadeneyra Escribano
Jorge Rafael Díaz Vásquez
"Great architectural quality in resolving the contextual urban relationship. Valuable exploration of color, and research and application of the site's market-fair identity through the proposed patterns. It does not, however, adequately resolve the interior functionality," according to the jury.
3rd Honorable Mention
Arch. Luis Bartolomé Sedano Davirán
Co-authors:
Miguel Ángel Jáuregui Romero
Hemerson Jhans Sotacuro Cuadros
Marusca Sonia Salazar Fernández
"Great architectural quality in resolving the contextual urban relationship. Rich interior spatial quality and welcoming spaces. It does not establish a truthful relationship with the conditions of the actual site," according to the jury.
The awards ceremony took place on Friday, April 12, awarding five thousand soles to first place along with the development of the technical dossier for the winning project. The entries are currently on display at the Colegio de Arquitectos de Junín.
This article was written by Delia Bayona. The translation is powered by AI.
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