LGBTQI+ CENTER IN DOWNTOWN RECIFE - B.Arch Final Thesis
Author: Ana Amélia Almeida / Advisor: Ana Rolim
Catholic University of Pernambuco (UNICAP), Brazil

The LGBTQI+ center proposal in Recife, Brazil, aims to combat exclusion and violence against the LGBTQ community by creating an inclusive space through innovative architectural design. Drawing from concepts of fragmentation and collage, the design reimagines traditional building types to foster acceptance and diversity.

 

Amidst alarming rates of violence against LGBTQI+ individuals globally, with Brazil being no exception, architecture is seen as a tool to alleviate social conflicts. The design process involves studying the site's characteristics, analyzing building types, and performing sectional operations to create hybridized spaces that challenge heteronormativity.

 

Located strategically near transportation hubs, a shopping mall, and LGBTQI+-friendly establishments, the center features diverse programmatic components across four levels. Each building type is associated with a specific color, strengthening the center's identity and inclusivity.

 

By embracing subversive spaces and challenging societal norms, the design aims to create a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity and supports the LGBTQI+ community.

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This project represented the school in the Archiprix International competition of B.Arch graduation thesis as featured on the Archiprix webpage.