Restauro e anexos para o antigo açougue Garmatter

Abstract

The purpose of this work is the elaboration of a proposal for restoration and architectural design for the installation of a cultural program in the premises of the former butcher shop of Julio Garmatter. The building, which has been underused for years, is an important example of eclectic architecture from the early 20th century and represents, for the city and its inhabitants, a fragment of Curitiba’s history. The research is based on restoration principles refined by several authors over the last century, related and conceptualized throughout the initial chapters of the work. Along with the research on the history of the city and relevant events for the analysis of the building, an attempt was made to understand the relationships between the facts that occurred and their results towards the history of the object and its surroundings. The final result of the research is in line with the proposition of readjusting the use of the old building, establishing guidelines and relating new spaces and new uses to the existing structure. Finally, it was possible to present the necessary approaches to the building, as well as the benefits and consequences of handling and maintenance provided by the use of buildings of historical value.