Centro de acolhimento para mulheres vítimas de violência doméstica

Abstract

This work addresses domestic violence against women in Brazil, with a focus on the state of Minas Gerais and the city of Uberlândia. It highlights the urgent need for effective measures in response to alarming statistics, such as Brazil ranking 5th in femicide rates according to the World Health Organization. Considering that many victims lack safe housing alternatives due to financial dependence or lack of support, the project proposes the development of a network of shelter centers in Uberlândia. These centers aim to provide temporary refuge and support, enabling women to safely break away from their aggressors and achieve greater autonomy. The research is grounded in social, cultural, and political studies, as well as data collection, legislation review, public policy analysis, and architectural case studies. The project explores architecture as a transformative tool capable of redefining the relationship between individuals and space, especially in contexts marked by violence. It seeks to create meaningful spatial experiences that promote safety, belonging, and social support, reinforcing architecture’s political and social role.