A importância da arquitetura no sistema progressivo de pena: anteprojeto de um centro de reintegração social em Maceió/AL

Abstract

Given the challenges faced by the Brazilian prison system—such as overcrowding, lack of infrastructure, inhumane treatment of incarcerated individuals, and criminal recidivism—the APAC methodology stands out. Its goal is to ensure the dignity and rehabilitation of prisoners through a prison facility known as a social reintegration center, where architecture plays a significant role in the progression of sentences. In this context, with the recent inspection carried out by the National Mechanism for the Prevention and Combat of Torture (MNPCT) in Maceió’s prison units, the precarious conditions and lack of investment in Alagoas’ prison system become evident. Therefore, this work consists of developing a preliminary project for a social reintegration center in Maceió, proposing an adequate space for the human development of individuals who have committed crimes, ensuring access to education, healthcare, and family support.