Um olhar sobre a Itália e o Brasil: o tratamento de vazios urbanos em conjuntos históricos numa perspectiva comparada

Abstract

This study analyzes the design of urban voids in historic centers, with acomparative approach, initiating from two similar cases, one in Italy and the other in Brazil. Therefore, were chosen Naples and Salvador.The research starts with the emphasis of the most important historical aspects and the morphologic reading of each one of those cities. Later, they are analyzed in the light of Cesare's Brandi theories of lack management, transposing this author's ideas for the context of the Architecture and Urbanization. Next, the study discusses some possiblechoices for architectural design of those spaces. Finally, the conclusion is that inaccurate interventions can disqualify the historic centers, jeopardizing the artistic condition of the cities. Therefore, to avoid thisproblem, new inteventions should be carefully planned in order to reconcile themselfs with the historical and cultural heritage.