La Colmena: Natura Futura and Ancestra Transform Durán Property into Multi-Family Housing

La Colmena, a multi-family housing initiative designed by the architecture firms Natura Futura and Ancestra, is located in Durán, a satellite city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Curated by Valentina Díaz, this project spans an area of 335 m² and is expected to be completed in 2026. It is categorized as mixed-use architecture, housing, and adaptive reuse. The design addresses social and urban tensions that have led to the rise of isolated living environments, which diminish community interactions. A retired couple acquired a dilapidated property to create three living units aimed at revitalizing the neighborhood safely and productively. Photographs were captured by JAG Studio, with illustrations by Momento Movimiento. The project was initially published in Spanish on ArchDaily.