Indigenous Knowledge and Contemporary Architecture: Kamarata Sports Park

2016

Architects:

BOCA, Ignacio Cardona

Design Team:

Manuel Barrios, Ignacio Cardona, Iliana Germán, Israel Leal, Mikel Amenábar, Ninoska Correia, Mariana de León, Daniel Túa

Consultants:

Alcibíades Pirela, Giovanni Iuliano, Structure; Bernardo Dorbessan, Sanitary; Victor Aguirre, Electrical; Armando Hernández, Environmental

Community Representatives:

Wilfredo Betis, Enrique Carballo

Institutions:

Empresas Polar; Fundación Esteban Torbar; AREPA Architecture, Ecology and Landscape; Kamarata Community

Location:

Kamarata, Bolívar, Venezuela

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Developed with the Indigenous Pemón community of Kamarata, the project explores how contemporary architecture can emerge from Indigenous knowledge and environmental practices. A service pavilion and covered stands combine traditional Pemón construction techniques with recycled materials, rainwater collection, composting, and passive ventilation. The project serves as infrastructure for sports, cultural activities, and education adapted to Kamarata’s landscape.