ANALYSIS OF DESIGN SOLUTIONS BASED ON NEUROARCHITECTURE OF THE BRUMADINHO MEMORIAL

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the design solutions of the Brumadinho Memorial, a project by the Gustavo Penna Arquitetos Associados office, located in Minas Gerais, from the perspective of neuroarchitecture concepts. Neuroarchitecture is a multidisciplinary field that integrates studies in neuroscience, psychology, and architecture, with the goal of understanding the interaction between the user and the built environment. The study, based on a documentary analysis of floor plans and photographic records of the project, seeks to identify how neuroarchitecture design tools were applied to guide the sensory and emotional experience of visitors. Considering that the Brumadinho Memorial is a public and institutional space for memory and mourning, the article discusses the project’s intentionality in evoking the oppression of the tragedy, introspection, and, at the same time, guiding the user toward a journey of movement and contemplation. To achieve the overall objective of this study, the specific objectives include conceptualizing neuroarchitecture, contextualizing the Brumadinho Memorial project, and analyzing the design solutions related to the perception and behavior of visitors. The research emphasizes the relevance of neuroarchitecture in the development of spaces that enhance the human experience.