The urban terrain is the main stage of constant social phenomena through its complexity and evolution, it identifies and characterizes the urban space itself. The changing needs of the population are reflected in the territory, developing the demand for this mutation, consistent with the needs of the existing population - taking into account their rights. The architecture assumes an increasingly active role in society as a social mediator, also being part of the population in a context of mobility and accessibility. The project intends to find a harmonious relationship between what are the human experiences, developed through the prism of architecture and space. The role of architecture has as main goal to find solutions to the space, either in terms of accessibility, as well as in the search for the fullness of urban experiences, encouraging relationships between individuals, irrespective of their restrictions, thereby ensuring a space and cohesive unit. Increasingly it is essential to search for a coherent approach in the territory, with the transformation of society a complex process, the design of the spaces must accompany this mutability, and so it can be an answer to all the needs. The aging process has been increasingly visible in social patterns, but most important to recognize, longevity is not synonymous with quality aging, long life is often a process of different needs that often go by the entry of inclusive policies and integration, this can only happen with the elimination of physical and mental barriers. Intend to answer through architecture in creating accessible spaces suited to all individuals, irrespective of their needs. If spaces are capable of accepting all people without itself be a factor of social segregation, the architecture fulfils its purpose. It is then up to the architect to develop projects that are inclusive, and this is basically what this project seeks to find, answers and effective solutions to address the problems of social segregation space. Thus, an effect on the experiences of autonomy and free mobility create a network of social connections that only the architecture and the design can develop.
Date of Award | 17 Dec 2013 |
---|
Original language | Portuguese |
---|
Awarding Institution | - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
|
---|
Supervisor | António da Silva Ferreira de Carvalho (Supervisor) & Gonçalo Nuno Pinheiro de Sousa Byrne (Co-Supervisor) |
---|
- Accessibility
- Mobility
- Inclusive design
- Demographic change
- Architecture
- City
- Society
- Urban space
- Experience
- Sociability
- Green spaces
O papel da arquitetura nas vivências humanas: acessibilidades
Ferreira, J. P. R. (Student). 17 Dec 2013
Student thesis: Master's Thesis