CENTRO DE ARTES ARAGUAIA

Abstract

This theoretical framework supports the development of the Graduation Project that proposes the implementation of the Araguaia Arts Center, through the complete requalification of an urban block located in the Central Sector of Goiânia, capital of Goiás. The core of the proposal is the reuse of the unfinished building known as “Redondo do Araguaia,” an abandoned structure that, despite its deterioration, remains a striking feature in the city’s landscape and collective memory. The project is grounded in the understanding that Goiânia’s downtown, although affected by processes of abandonment and decline, still retains consolidated infrastructure, urban centrality, and strong symbolic and social potential, making it a strategic territory for the insertion of a new cultural facility. The architectural program of the Araguaia Arts Center consists of three main components: an art school, focused on artistic education and experimentation; an exhibition gallery, dedicated to the dissemination of contemporary artistic production; and a multipurpose auditorium, designed for performances, lectures, and a variety of cultural events. In addition to the buildings, the proposal includes the redesign of the block’s open spaces, incorporating communal areas, landscaping, and urban furniture to enhance accessibility, public use, and integration with the surrounding urban fabric. The intervention seeks to democratize access to culture, strengthen local identity, and reactivate the urban and social dynamics of Goiânia’s historic center.