Spring 2017, Arch 202 – René Davids

In the Quechuan language, the word huaca can mean a place, object, shrine, ceremonial complex, or natural feature representing something revered, typically a monument of some kind associated with a religious ritual. In Lima today, the term “huaca” refers to the numerous surviving archaeological remains of pre-Hispanic civilizations found in every district of the Peruvian capital. Spring Semester's 2017 M. Arch 202 Studio sought to enhance the preservation prospects of huacas by linking them with a network of community resources, services, and open spaces.