AURA : Centro Artístico e Cultural.

Abstract

Access to culture and the arts is a guaranteed social right, but it still represents a challenge for people with disabilities due to social and spatial barriers. Accessibility in cultural spaces is often limited to elements such as ramps and adapted restrooms, disregarding the wide range of existing disabilities. In this context, this research, developed as a Final Graduation Project in Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC), aims to investigate the concepts of accessibility, universal design, and sensory architecture applied to cultural spaces, with the goal of developing an architectural project for an inclusive artistic and cultural center located in the central area of Santa Cruz do Sul. The adopted methodology includes literature review, study of design references, technical visits to cultural facilities and institutions specialized in serving people with disabilities, and an analysis of accessibility regulations. The results indicate both a lack of cultural spaces with adequate infrastructure that embrace diÁerent forms of artistic expression in the city and a noticeable absence of this audience in the events held. As a contribution, the project brings together a set of information for the creation of an inclusive cultural space that fosters a sense of belonging, artistic expression, and the appreciation of human diversity.