Ingapirca: arquitectura y análisis formal

Abstract

This article compiles and performs a formal analysis of the archaeological complex of Ingapirca.  The analysis allows identifying forms and architectural elements, which can serve as inspiration for future architectural projects, using modern materials. The methodology of the research is descriptive with qualitative data, based on observation in situ and secondary information. The purpose of this article is to investigate previous formal and functional analysis of authors, introducing the background and cultural aspects of Cañari. The formal analysis considers the following aspects: geometry, dynamism, hierarchy, concavity, and simple elements constituted by constructive systems. Taking into account that architecture is the story written in stone, the shape of the archaeological complex reflex a culture, which hierarchized its buildings, respecting the topography and nature. The physical environment reflects the identity of society; it is recommended to study forms of ancient architecture for the inspiration of future modern projects