O potencial da sombra na composição de atmosferas arquitetônicas

Abstract

The object of this research is shadow produced by the obstruction of natural light. The main objective is to investigate the potential of shadow in the composition of architectural atmospheres. The research is based not only on written documentary sources, but also on case studies and the development of an architectural project called the Shadow Pavilion, in which some possibilities of shadow manipulation were explored. This research has a phenomenological posture, qualitative approach, exploratory objective and applied nature. The results indicate that shadow is a valuable design resource that can be mobilized in several ways and directly impact our experience of cities and buildings. Both projected shadow and darkness, depending on how they are articulated, can shape our perception of environments and cause sensory, behavioral and emotional resonances. It is hoped that this research can raise awareness among students and professionals of Architecture and Urban Planning to the plastic potential of shadow in order to positively impact, to some extent, contemporary architectural and urban production.