C O A B I T: Edifício Residencial e Uso Misto no bairro dos Bancários: proposta projetual concebida sob os Princípios da Sustentabilidade Social

Abstract

Social sustainability constitutes a central element in addressing contemporary urban challenges, as it values the human scale, street vitality, and the strengthening of community bonds. In João Pessoa (PB), the Bancários neighborhood stands out for its proximity to the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) and the University Center of João Pessoa (Unipê), making it an attractive hub for students while still bringing together a diverse range of residents. However, its urban configuration reveals weaknesses, such as inactive façades, high walls, and the absence of ground-floor uses, factors that undermine social interaction and reinforce spatial segregation. This work proposes, at a preliminary design level, the conception of a mixed-use building conceived under the principles of social sustainability, with the aim of promoting functional diversity, urban dynamism, and integration among different user profiles. The proposal was developed through a bibliographic review, analysis of reference cases, and survey of legal, urban, and climatic conditions of the study area, enabling the integration of theoretical and design practice. The project seeks to combine housing, services, commerce, and collective spaces within a single structure, fostering urban vitality, reducing commuting, and encouraging urban kindness. As a result, it presents solutions that dialogue with social sustainability and reaffirm the role of architecture as an instrument of inclusion, diversity, and the qualification of collective space.