Do ensaio à cena: projetando espaços para o fazer artístico em Barreiras-BA

Abstract

This paper presents the architectural proposal for a theater in the city of Barreiras, Bahia, based on the demolition of the current Rivelino Silva de Carvalho Cultural Center. The project aims to expand the population's access to artistic and cultural practices, especially in the fields of theater and dance, contributing to the strengthening of local culture and the appreciation of the performing arts as a form of leisure. The research adopts an exploratory approach, including a literature review, analysis of the Master Plan, mapping of cultural spaces, and field research with interviews and a participatory assessment of the population. The results indicated the structural and functional inadequacy of the existing cultural center, highlighting the lack of technical infrastructure and accessibility. The proposal envisions a theater with adequate acoustic and scenic resources, accessibility, and urban integration with the surrounding Beco do Dragão, constituting a linear cultural axis and promoting the strengthening of Barreiras' cultural and artistic identity.