Puesta en valor a la memoria colectiva de Armero, Tolima

Abstract

In the 20th century Armero was one of the most important municipalities in Colombia, also known as the white city for the production and export of cotton, rice and coffee, as mentioned by El País (2015). In 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted and caused a catastrophe in the city, where approximately 85% of its population died and left several of the buildings devastated and submerged in the mud that followed, however, some of these buildings are still preserved, but they are in a state of ruin due to the tragedy and the damage reported over time, which were caused by the increasing occupation of vegetation and looting, currently it is in a state of abandonment and Without management or conservation, this brings with it the lack of political appropriation of the place, as well as the loss of its history and culture. This project aims to promote the enhancement of the municipality, through 3D models that allow to know the history and the catastrophe that occurred in Armero, making a three- dimensional architectural reconstruction of the emblematic places that existed in the old city and that are recorded by its inhabitants. Where virtual reality spaces are provided for the knowledge and commemoration of it; Said reconstruction was carried out through the collection of lived experiences through spoken and written stories, the identification of plans, videos and new and old images.