Parque da luz! A sociedade transformando o espaço privado: estudo preliminar de um parque urbano no hipermercado Carrefour da zona sul de Natal/RN

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis aims to demonstrate that an environment can adapt to societal use, enabling forms of occupation that serve the community and the city more effectively and broadly. It is a Preliminary Study of an Urban Park, named ‘Parque da Luz,’ located in the parking lot of the Carrefour Hypermarket in the southern zone of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Through theoretical studies, international, national, and regional design references, direct and indirect investigations, and an analysis of project constraints, it was possible to carry out the Preliminary Study of Parque da Luz. The objective is to transform a parking lot into a multi-purpose area, with spaces dedicated to sports, leisure, dining, and culture, emphasizing public use. In the development of the preliminary study, the parking area alone accommodated over 40 environments, including sports courts, soccer fields, skateboarding areas, as well as restaurants, external shops, communal spaces, and a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the entire city of Natal. The result is a place that transcends the simplicity of being just a parking lot; it has evolved into an urban park with diverse possibilities and uses, always focused on societal development, creating a space for people, experiences, and interactions