Um novo capítulo: proposta arquitetônica para a nova biblioteca pública de Barreiras-BA

Abstract

This final project proposes the development of a public library in the city of Barreiras, Bahia. Initially conceived as a space to encourage reading and community interaction, it has subsequently become even more relevant given the declining number of libraries in Brazil and the need to encourage reading habits among the population. Located in a neighborhood far from the city center, the proposal seeks to provide a cultural facility that, in addition to meeting the demand for spaces dedicated to education and reading, promotes social inclusion and serves as a center for leisure, culture, and community life. The project integrates reading and study spaces, a plaza, a sports area, and social spaces into the program’s needs, expanding the facility’s reach and potential uses within the community. The architectural design takes into account accessibility, visibility, and integration into the urban fabric, positioning the library as a local landmark. Thus, the proposal transcends the functional role of an educational facility, incorporating a leisure character and encouraging permanence and appropriation of the space by the community, contributing to the formation of social bonds and strengthening the reading hab.