Espaços de transição

Abstract

The article in question is a reflection about the transition spaces present in cities. These spaces can be understood as intermediate locations that make the connection between architecture and city, can be semi-public or semiprivate, with various types and other nomenclatures. Based on a bibliographic and iconographic research, it intends to demonstrate the concept and definitions of the transitional spaces, and to underscore its importance for the improvement of the relationship between the building and the street, and presents case studies that illustrate the clearly the types of these transition areas. The aim of this study is to reflect on the importance of links between architecture and the city, highlighting its significance for, from the proposition and incentive less individualistic architectures, the qualification of urban centers.