Project
House of the Sun Museum, Middle of the World
Category
Best Architectural Design for Museum
About the project (provided by the applicant)
Casa del Sol Museum, designed by architect Jorge Panchi and located in the Middle of the World, Ecuador, is an architectural work that transcends the physical. More than a museum, it is an interactive and educational experience that also functions as a solar observatory and tribute to ancestral wisdom. Its design proposes a symbolic architecture connected to the environment, reviving knowledge of the past as a source of inspiration for a more conscious and sustainable future.
Location
Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador
Project design year
2025
Project website
https://www.arquitecturaidart.com/casa-del-sol-mitad-del-mundo/
Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PlqydeuRkd4ZO6QEvjKf48gHpCN4uQ_E?usp=sharin
Applicant
Jorge Jonathan Panchi Blacio
Jorge Panchi is an Ecuadorian architect known for his fusion of contemporary architecture with Andean cultural identity. Through his studio ID-ART, he has represented Ecuador in international competitions and biennials, earning recognition for his symbolic, sustainable, and avant-garde approach. His projects have been published in specialized media in Europe and Latin America, consolidating his position as a key figure in the country's modern architecture.
Author of the project
Jorge Jonathan Panchi Blacio
Visualization
Jorge Jonathan Panchi Blacio
Customer
ID-ART Architecture is an Ecuadorian firm with over 30 years of experience in the design, planning, and construction of residential, commercial, and real estate projects. Founded and led by architect Jorge Jonathan Panchi Blacio, the company has established itself as a leading firm in Quito and other regions of the country, standing out for its focus on architectural solutions that integrate functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.
Status of the project
Conceptual design
