Avaliação pós-ocupação (APO) da Praça Dom Luís Marelim em Caxias - MA

Abstract

When starting the conception of an architectural project, no matter how much the designer searches for the best solutions to be implemented, even through researches with the local community it is impossible to know with certainty how the space will be experienced after the construction. In this sense, it is important to apply researches that encourage post-occupation evaluation to produce diagnoses for maintenance or requalification. Starting from this methodological proposal this work presents the case study of a public space, where a requalification was made. It is approached the perspective of the user on the Dom Luís Marelim Square in Caxias in the state of Maranhão. Based on this theoretical reference and information obtained in loco with the application of questionnaires and specific tools such as walkthrough analysis and behavior map it is possible to understand how the performance factors and the point of view of those who are using the space, to conceive action plans that produce and maintain the spatial quality.