Biblioteca pública de Rio Claro: a criação de espaços culturais de qualidade

Abstract

The public library is essential to a democratic society, particularly in the educational and cultural fields. However, it has increasingly become a space that is less utilized by the public and forgotten by governments. This study aims to understand how the library can once again become part of people’s daily lives and, therefore, propose its architectural design. The objective was to understand the definition, function, and services offered by this facility, as well as its projections for the future. Thus, this thesis will present the thematic concept, an interpretation of the current reality of public libraries, case studies, design guidelines, and, finally, the architectural project for the Public Library of Rio Claro.