REQUALIFICAÇÃO DO MEMORIAL PADRE JOÃO JOSÉ MARQUES GUIMARÃES

Abstract

This article presents the foundation built for the architectural project to requalify the Padre João José Marques Guimarães Memorial, located in São Gonçalo do Rio Abaixo, Minas Gerais. The study covers the public that frequents the space, the history of Padre João and how he became known in the city, as well as relevant urban aspects. Through an on-site visit, it was discovered that there was a large, little-used space and an unfinished structure. An interview was also carried out with local residents, in which the need for requalification of the space was identified. It was concluded that the memorial lacks some elements of urban furniture, the implementation of an outdoor gym, a modality increasingly present in public spaces, as well as a playground, new afforestation and the introduction of regional plants.Such improvements aim to provide residents with an adequate leisure place and attract tourists.