Esporte para todos: proposta de um centro poliesportivo em Fortaleza-CE

Abstract

The present study aims to develop an architectural design for a Sports Center in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, focused on promoting sports, leisure, and social inclusion for people with disabilities and the general population. The research is based on the analysis of the growing recognition of sports as a tool for well-being and social integration, as well as on the assessment of the existing network of sports facilities in the city, identifying limitations related to the age groups served, diversity of sports modalities, and full accessibility. The adopted methodology includes bibliographic research, analysis of legislation and technical standards, study of architectural references, and an urban diagnosis of the intervention area, considering aspects such as mobility, availability of public facilities, and the socio-spatial profile of the population. The program of requirements was defined through the mapping of Paralympic sports and the spaces necessary for their practice, aiming to accommodate different levels of use and encourage interaction among users. As a result, the project proposes a public facility capable of complementing existing sports policies, contributing to expanded access to sports and leisure, and reinforcing the role of architecture as an instrument of inclusion, equity, and urban quality of life.