Lugar do sagrado: igreja como elemento dinamizador do espaço público

Abstract

Caesar's wife doesn’t need to be only honest, she has to look honest. This paper is aimed at confirming the relationship between the church and people, in particular the importance of the building look like a church on the issue of man’s orientation and sense of identity, considering that these factors allow the public space to be more dynamic and therefore they generate vitality in urban life. The study begins by clarifying the importance of urban space revitalization in Clichy-sous-Bois, Paris, as a response to the riots of 2005. Then explains the relationship over time between Sacred Space and the City. Subsequently, analyses the results of a survey regarding four 20th century cases of study located in the metropolitan area of Lisbon. Finally, checks that the architectural elements are related with looking like a church and that this appearance influences the sense of guidance and identity of man, allowing the public space to be more dynamic.