O protagonismo da estrutura enquanto forma arquitetônica: um estudo de obras selecionadas de Vilanova Artigas

Abstract

Vilanova Artigas emphasizes the importance of integration between architecture and structure, however, it is common to observe a separation between these two elements in civil construction. This work presents significant works in which the structural system played a crucial role in defining the architectural design, exploring the contributions of architect João Batista Vilanova Artigas, known for his exceptional ability to unite architecture and structure. Its architecture shows a direct relationship between form and structure, influenced by Le Corbusier's modernist movement, which arrived in Brazil at the beginning of his career and which Artigas helped to revolutionize. Among his most important works, those in which brutalism and structural truth were valued stand out. The first of these is the Garagem de Barcos Santa Paula Iate Clube, in which the triangular pillars in exposed concrete stand out as structural elements. The second is the Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo at USP, where large wall-beams lend grandeur to the structure. The third is the Ginásio de Itanhaém, which demonstrates the plastic and structural potential of concrete through its porticoes. Through the analysis carried out with the aid of a computer program widely used in academia, were collected that allowed understanding how the choices of structural solutions adopted by the architect and engineers during the design process resulted in grandiose aesthetic achievements.