Dispositivo residencial de cuidado alternativo para niñas y adolescentes

Abstract

The project proposes a rethinking of residential alternative care facilities for children and adolescents in the country, conceiving them not only as a temporary space but as a permanent one, a situation that reflects the reality that most children's stays can last for years. Seeking to address the specific needs of each child, the facility is also designed to house adolescents experiencing pregnancy or early motherhood, promoting their autonomy along with a community life based on support and cooperation. From an architectural perspective, understanding that the family environment is the ideal setting for the development of children and adolescents, the design seeks to replicate the scale of privacy found in a single-family home through private spaces (ME), spaces shared with a smaller group (MY CELL), and spaces shared with the household (MY COMMUNITY).

The building aims to foster holistic development, ensuring that children and adolescents are in the best possible situation upon leaving the facility. The objective is to create a residential facility in the city of Neuquén that provides housing for children and adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 without parental care, with spaces that promote comprehensive child development.