Entre lares: casa de passagem para pacientes oncológicos em Sobral-CE

Abstract

This study proposes the development of an architectural project for a temporary shelter aimed at cancer patients and their companions from the Sobral macro-region, Brazil. Based on the centralization of oncology services in Fortaleza and the lack of adequate infrastructure for these users’ accommodation, the research investigates socio spatial demands and gaps in the institutional support network. The qualitative, exploratory, and design-oriented methodology involves analyzing the guidelines of the National Humanization Policy and health regionalization in Ceará, reviewing secondary data on healthcare migratory flows, conducting an empirical case study of the Casa de Passagem Nossa Senhora de Fátima in Fortaleza, and researching architectural references designed for institutional shelter. From these elements, an architectural program was developed based on principles of universal accessibility, environmental comfort, functionality, and humanization of spaces. The site selection considered proximity to the Santa Casa de Misericórdia in Sobral, aiming to facilitate user mobility and comfort. The architectural proposal intends to fill the infrastructure gap for temporary stays, promoting dignity, well-being, and strengthening local care networks, thus contributing to the realization of the right to health and the regionalization of oncology services in Ceará state.