As part of the progress of the “Parque Universidad” project, the new infrastructure that will transform the UIS Málaga Headquarters, architect Lorenzo Castro, the project’s designer, visited the site and highlighted the progress made and the world-class architectural innovations that characterize it.
During the tour, the architect emphasized the magnitude and quality of the work, while highlighting the incorporation of architectural details that are unique in the world, such as the innovative concrete shells, a system developed in Switzerland and implemented for the first time in Colombia through this project.
“What is being done is very well done. It is very exciting to see the building and those mountains through it,” said Castro, referring both to the progress of the work and the harmonious integration of the design with the natural landscape of the province of García Rovira.
During the tour, the supervision and technical rigor of the work were also highlighted. “The UIS and the builders have done a very good job in monitoring and supervising, and that shows that the plans are also very good,” added the architect.
The architect explained that the construction uses state-of-the-art concrete, known as resilia concrete, which does not require formwork and has the ability to bend and fold. “Here you can see that they pour it onto a flat bed and then bend it; there is another piece that is practically origami, folded concrete, but well structured,” he pointed out.
The construction of the new infrastructure represents a milestone for the region, incorporating high-tech architectural elements such as large structural modules and an imposing metal structure that follows the contours of the terrain.
This project, in addition to becoming an architectural benchmark in the country, reflects the commitment of the Industrial University of Santander to regional development and the consolidation of training, research, and outreach scenarios with an impact on the entire province.
