CENTRO CULTURAL DE IMPERATRIZ-MA

Abstract

This Final Graduation Project aims to develop the architectural design of a Cultural Center in the city of Imperatriz, in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. The proposal arises from the identification of the lack of structured and accessible cultural spaces for the population, combined with the need to promote social inclusion, informal education, leisure, and artistic expression in a city marked by rapid urban growth and socio-spatial inequality. The choice of site is based on its strategic location along a major avenue, availability of land, and potential for urban and social revitalization. The project seeks to integrate architecture, culture, and landscape, providing democratic, flexible, and sustainable spaces. The layout is designed to articulate urban flows and enhance public space, with special attention to environmental comfort, local cultural identity, and universal accessibility. The proposal adopts technological solutions and bioclimatic strategies that reinforce the commitment to environmental responsibility and spatial quality in architecture.