Ágora de agora: midiateca pública em Curitiba

Abstract

The following work aims to assist in the development of an architectural project for a public media library in Curitiba. To do só, the study was divided into chapters: thematic conceptualization, interpretation of reality, case studies, and design guidelines. Thematic conceptualization addressed the main concepts related to the theme, such as the history and current context of libraries, the transformation they underwent in the age of access and information as institutions that preserve and disseminate knowledge, as well as the concepts of mediation, digital inclusion, and digitization of collections. Next, the case studies sought to understand the program requirements of important projects for the development of what is currently understood as media libraries, in addition to analyzing their guidelines and design strategies. The interpretation of reality was then carried out through the mapping and analysis of the main spaces for collection, production, and cultural dissemination in Curitiba. As a result, the chapter on design guidelines highlighted the main concepts developed in the research that can assist in the development of the architectural project resulting from this study.