Anteprojeto de requalificação para o Ginásio Esportivo da UFPB

Abstract

The practice of sports brings numerous benefits and contributes to human development and well-being. For people with disabilities, sports can represent an important tool for strengthening personal resources, stimulating social interaction, and promoting autonomy. The Federal University of Paraíba has a sports complex composed of various facilities, including the Sports Gymnasium, which is used for academic activities, leisure practices, and the hosting of competitions. Despite its significance for both the campus and the external community, the facility’s current structure is considerably deteriorated. In addition to the lack of accessibility—such as the absence of a ramp providing access to the court—the gymnasium’s roof is severely damaged and urgently needs replacement. In light of these issues, this work proposes a requalification project, at the level of an architectural preliminary design, for the Sports Gymnasium of the Federal University of Paraíba – Campus I. The proposal was conceived through a user-centered design approach, aiming to enable the use of the facility by the greatest possible number of people across different modalities. Although challenging, listening to and involving users as protagonists of the project proved to be essential to the design process, providing sensitive and functional responses to the demands of the context.