Vazios urbanos: um olhar sobre o casarão da rua São José de Cima, Barbalho, Salvador

Abstract

Contemporary urban dynamics have been characterized by accelerated growth of cities, accompanied by a series of challenges related to planning, infrastructure and use of space. In this context, urban voids emerge as elements of significant interest, representing unoccupied or underused areas within the urban fabric. The Barbalho neighborhood, located in the city of Salvador, is no exception to this process. This research work is dedicated to analyzing and mapping the demand for the number of uninhabited and/or unoccupied buildings present in Barbalho, as well as understanding the process of ruin of its mansions and the proximity of the neighborhood to the Historic Center of Salvador, an area that already suffered an intense process of emptying and deterioration of buildings. The present work aimed to examine the degradation process of mansion nº 74, where Rua São José de Cima meets Travessa Conde da Palma, obtaining as a final product the carrying out of a damage analysis of the current state of the property. This research not only identified the current problems surrounding the construction located in Barbalho, but also provided a solid basis to highlight the neglect of architectural constructions, point out the losses of construction elements and highlight a possible case of future collapse. From the publication of the results of this research, it is expected that an alert will be created for residents close to the compromised regions and for public bodies to raise awareness as they are responsible for the mansions and fulfill their role in caring for public property.