Catálogo de Investigaciones 2017-2018

112 ESCUELA DE ARQUITECTURA Interdependency of the Trinomial: Function-Form-Nature, an Architecture that Serves as a Transition through the Trinomial The term function in architecture is used to give privilege to the use of a building as data and to further develop a design. It is commonly known since the twentieth century with the dichotomy “form follows function”. However, this binomial lacks improvement in the new XXI century, for its unaware position on the environmental impact. For this reason, this paper investigates the new design paradigms of form- function of the current period, seeking to propose future solutions to the new generation. The term nature will be implemented and included in the equation. The work begins with a general presentation of the impact of buildings, their ecological footprint, and their direct relationship with global warming. The discussion is directed towards an architecture that behaves as an ecosystem full of biodiversity, which serves microclimates, as well as an interdisciplinary network that includes exchanges of energy, economic, social and environmental flows that the site requires. In this research, possible concepts and architectural implications are detailed in order to create a design without interruptions. This way, it creates connections between elements in the context. Possible sites are also presented and their respective uses with potential development, all of which involve problems in the exchange of flows, and that definitely deserve urgent priority. The aim is to propose a project with a greater definition between nature and the dichotomy of form- function by placing context into the trinomial dialogue. The proposal transforms an existing path into a dynamic medical facility of 360,000 square feet that includes Outpatient Care, Surgical Centre, Physical Therapy, Imaging Center, Medical Offices, and Hotel, pharmacy, clinical labs, cafes and shops along a green-belt system. The project adapts the existing path to create a more integrated relationship between the Puerto Rico Medical Center and the adjacent community, as well as generating a public presence on the site. Through the creation of the green-belt system, the project prioritizes an ecosystem that heals with outdoor spaces, natural lighting, and human interaction all over the project. derek a. torres ramos bachillerato en arquitectura mentor: arq. manuel de lemos y arq. raúl rivera form and function puerto rico medical center healing patch reparto universitario nature