CASE STUDY 3

The Huaca Raymi is a different type of intervention. It is a community event celebrated every year that consists of various activities: culinary fair, school presentations, talent show, community announcements, music, and games.

Temporary metallic structures are built to give shadow and everyone brings their chairs for the day, but the main stage is always present, as it is the lower platform of the huaca.

A park naturally unfolds from the base of the huaca and no fences surround it. So the archaeological site acts just another neighbour waiting to host communal activities. The community feels the ownership and responsibility of their landscape and takes this as an opportunity to bond and take care of their city.

The event does not leave a permanent mark on the heritage and does not damage its material value, but it enhances its cultural value.

Encouraging people to occupy it, also motivates them care for it, as it becomes a free valuable asset for their everyday activities and common identity.

I was lucky to be present at the Huaca Raymi of 2019 and I saw the tight relation of a community bonded by a common heritage.

Type: Built Mockup

Location: Cusco, Peru

Year: 2016

Tutors: Felipe Ferrer

Peter Seinfeld

Team members:

Andrea Castro

Ailed Tejada

Santiago Silva-Santiesteban Sam Tejada

Noelia Silva

Publications:

Archdaily

Legnoarchitettura #35

Nymbú is a temporary shelter designed for experiential birdwatching tourism in the Abra Málaga forest in Cusco.

The structure is self-supporting and has been constructed using a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Organic materials, including sections of bamboo and fibreboard, have been used to provide a sustainable and environmentally-friendly solution, while digital manufacturing techniques have been employed to create precision joints using CNC technology.

As a result, Nymbú’s design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding natural environment, allowing it to blend in and grow alongside the trees. The structure is a nest, providing a safe refuge for visitors, while also serving as a welcoming home for birds.