Arquitectura que Persiste: Conservación del Patrimonio Edificado en el Centro de Guayaquil

Sofía Ochoa; Antonio Guillen

doi:10.53591/artes.v4i9.3107

Authors

Sofía Ochoa Investigador independiente, Ecuador
Antonio Guillen Investigador Independiente, Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53591/artes.v4i9.3107

Keywords:

Guayaquil, architectural heritage, conservation, material compatibility, historic mortars, ornamentation, historicity

Abstract

The conservation of the architectural heritage of downtown Guayaquil requires a comprehensive approach that combines international criteria, technical diagnostics, chemical analysis, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Responsible intervention in historic buildings seeks to preserve the spatial layout, ornamental elements, compatibility of materials, and architectural identity of each property. This article examines the application of international conservation principles, highlighting the importance of preliminary studies, mortar analysis, and consolidation of original materials to ensure sustainable and ethically responsible results, using the former Banco de Descuento, as a case study.

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