As esquadrias na inter-relação entre os cheios e vazios na composição no espaço construído

Abstract

This work is based on the assumption that in order to understand and apprehend the architectural space it is necessary to exam in detail each part that constitutes the totality of architecture. Therefore, the aim of this work is to understand the incremental process of interrelationships between the architectural elements existent in the so-called masses and nonexistent masses. Among these elements, windows and doors can be highlighted, being generally known as entrance ways. Data were gathered from a literature review that allowed a better understanding on the use of entrance ways in the composition of architectural spaces, over time. Following that, it was analyzed the use of composition of selected, residential buildings in Maceió. Data analyses suggest that windows and doors are considered, in large scale, architectural elements that control the flow of individuals, air and natural light, being highlighted from others constructive elements, given its spread use all over the buildings, which in turn considerably affects space in relation to its dimensions, functioning and other sensitive and compositive aspects. In general terms, entrance ways appear not to have evolved significanlty over time considering them as an architectural element, but have substantially evolved as a compositive element. One should consider each part of the building in relation to composition as letters of the alphabet to form both the spoken or written languages.