The Fábrica de Cultura (Culture Factory) to be installed in the city of Iguape has a very particular configuration in that its functional program is distributed over two different buildings located 400 meters from each other. This particularity means that the public space that surrounds and connects the two buildings - streets, squares and sidewalks - becomes an integral part of the equipment, expanding the scope of its activities and taking advantage of the qualities and values of this unique urban center. In this sense, it is essential to enhance this articulation both through the architecture of the buildings and through actions that temporarily reframe the surrounding urban spaces.
OLD TOWN CHAIN
The Old Town Chain building is located within the landmark perimeters established by three spheres of government (Federal, State and Municipal) and, according to the Municipal Land Use and Occupation Law, it belongs to the Historic and Artistic Zone. This imposes on the project the need for a very careful analysis of its urban insertion, its legal constraints and the close dialog with the preservation agencies. The existing building occupies one of the corners at the intersection of Rua XV de Novembro and Rua Papa João XXIII, standing out from the typical volumetry of the block in which it is located since it is the only building with two floors. This situation is particularly relevant in the visual axis from Rua XV de Novembro, with its reduced width and the sequence of buildings aligned by the front and side boundaries. Next to Rua João XXIII, the situation is different, due to the significantly greater width of the street and a more varied occupation pattern, with the presence of front and side setbacks and some buildings.
ANNEX
The annex building surrounds the Old Jail along the remaining area of the plot. In the urban context, the building seeks a dialog with the city through all its external faces, creating numerous "fronts" and never a "back". Each front, or façade, receives a specific treatment that responds to the particularities of each situation. The faces of the second floor facing the neighboring plots avoid the typical blind gables that disqualify the surroundings; instead, they are presented as hollow, translucent surfaces that take advantage of the natural ventilation and lighting available. The internal façades facing the Old Jail, in turn, seek to establish a set of different relationships with the listed property, creating approaches and distances that allow for unusual views and re-significations of its compositional elements.
OLD POST OFFICE
The Old Post Office building has recently undergone major restoration work and is in
good condition to receive the new programs planned. Adjustments will have to be made in order to adapt the infrastructure and correct or complete some accessibility actions. In addition to the actions specified in the Terms of Reference, it is suggested that provision be made for cultural activities to take place outside, particularly in Praça Eng. Mobile elements, trolleys, etc., could have a support space inside the building. In order to make the building fully accessible, it is necessary to implement the ramp solution provided for in the original project, which was not carried out, and to adjust the toilet blocks
