The circulation system as a design strategy. Analysis of the Natura Project designed by Roberto Loeb

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of Espaço Natura, designed by the architect Roberto Loeb, focusing on the circulation system. The premise is that circulation is an integral part of the architectural program, and expresses fundamental concepts about the formal and spatial design of the project. The intention is to demonstrate the design strategies that guided the project. Thus, from the appreciation of the circulation system, it was possible to identify spatial qualities resulting from the valorization of the internal and external paths, the visuals and the space-time-movement relation of the users. The results show procedures adopted by the architect that made it possible to overcome the merely functional activities of an industry.