Capstone: Johnson

Capstone: Daren Johnson

Casa de Pertenencia (House of Belonging)

Cartagena is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its impressive walls and fortifications that historically protected the city from invaders. The walls and fortifications are a major tourist attraction in the city. With the influx of tourists entering the city looking for a place to stay, the need for housing increased. However, this demand for accommodations has led to increased property prices and, in turn, the gentrification of many areas of the historic center.

Map of AirBnB locations in Cartagena (Camila Rey).
The proposed project will feature a design catered to the residents of Cartagena and their rich culture. It will create two new mixed-use affordable housing projects for the residents of Cartegena in the Neighborhood of Getsemani. The project will consist of one existing building and one new construction building. The buildings will feature housing units, residential services, private gathering spaces for residents, and community spaces. The ground floor for both buildings will hold amenities for residents to use based on what they expressed to be needed.
Rendering of the west elevation of new construction (Johnson, 2024).

Capstone: Daren Johnson

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