http://dsgnagnc.com/faca/

FACA began as the comprehensive community design of a 50-unit housing for Housing Association La Union inFacatativa, Colombia. With the support from the Boston Society of Architects, FACA evolved into a much larger project. Between visits to Colombia and close ties to the region, we were able to work closely with community members on the ground, questioning what ‘housing’ means for not only Colombians, but specifically a community such as this. After much research and development, FACA evolved into an investigation of ownership, exchange, and the large flower industry which run vapid through the region. FACA became a platform to inform the public of their built environment and show how they can and should engage with their surroundings. A publication was completed and can be viewed here.

PROJECT:
-Comprehensive Housing and Community Design
-Research into Flower Industry and Privatization of Periphery
LOCATION:
-Facatativa, Colombia
DSGN AGNC TEAM:
-Quilian Riano, Project Leader
-DK Osseo-Asare
-Danielle Letitia, Nicholas Ter Meer and Zenon Tech-Czarny, Mark Gusmann (graphics), Patricia Florescu (intern)
PROJECT PARTNERS:
-Housing Association ‘La Union’, Colombia
-Fundación Pro Mujer, Colombia
-Boston Society of Architects
STATUS:
-Comprehensive Community Design: Delivered to Partner, Unbuilt
-Research: Shown at Queens Museum of Art