Papers by Adriana Vieira
Espaços Narrados: a construção dos múltiplos territórios da língua portuguesa., Oct 29, 2012
Since the introduction printing and the consequent dissemination of written information, the visi... more Since the introduction printing and the consequent dissemination of written information, the vision has assumed a predominant position in the transmission of knowledge.
With the implementation of Braille code in the 19th century and the development of computer applications for screen reading in recent years, access to written information has also been ensured for blind people. However, the recognition of architectural space to this portion of society is still not widely spread.
The study aimed to analyze the way of presenting to a blind person the beauty of a landscape, a historical center or a listed building. For this purpose we analyzed the resources used in three case studies located in Lisbon: National Tile Museum, Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
It was found that the National Tile Museum offers audio guides and has several panels with reliefs to allow visitors to enjoy some of the pieces by touch. The Belém Tower is represented in a model for tactile exploration that is accessible outside of this building, complemented by a text in Braille. The Jerónimos Monastery offers to blind visitors a tactile exploration guided tour with the help of a guide and embossed drawings.
From the analysis of three case studies it is concluded that: resources should be used by a wide range of visitors; in some situations the use of replicas may be necessary or advantageous to the interaction with the original; resources available for blind persons should be described on the buildings' website and announced at the forefront of the exhibition; resources should be available for the same period that the normal visits; and, the design of the exhibition implies research and should involve blind people.
The study aims to analyze the matrix of Portuguese urbanism and its influence on accessibility, t... more The study aims to analyze the matrix of Portuguese urbanism and its influence on accessibility, taking into account the possibility of implementing current accessibility standards in urban rehabilitation.
To this effect, the aim is to verify which basic patterns were arising in Portugal and later used in the colonization of Brazil.
It also aims to examine which consequences stemming from these characteristics facilitate or hinder the implementation of accessibility in these two situations.
With regard to physical accessibility, the division between uptown (cidade alta) and downtown (cidade baixa), or slope-based urbanism did not a priori create conditions for easy pedestrian movement. The difficulty of access was a means to improve security and make its defence easier. With religious and civic buildings located on higher areas (affirmation of the symbolic power) and the commercial quarter placed near the port or roads, the city that was created inherited these characteristics.
Although there is a division between uptown and downtown the focus was on the flat areas of land, and, in this sense, accessibility difficulties could be reduced.
There was a concern with the hierarchy of the road system, as well as with connecting the city’s most important buildings, always implemented in harmony with the topography and taking advantage of it.
The study concluded that the difficulty found in implementing accessibility was not a constant factor, can check today's realities is very welcoming and easier to solve, rehabilitating, than could be expected to find.
Keywords: urban conservation, accessibility, rehabilitation, inclusion.
The study aims to analyse the importance of physical accessibility to the handicapped in the cult... more The study aims to analyse the importance of physical accessibility to the handicapped in the cultural and tourist attractions.
Several international efforts confirm the success achieved by providing access to culture to this growing portion of the population, including children and other particular situations.
The data from Portugal and Brazil, related to the number of people who need a universal design, or the growing numbers of tourism, emphasize the importance of the issue.
Examples of Lisbon in cultural and tourism places demonstrate that is possible to get access to classified areas, without compromising the heritage.
The study focuses on the evolution of the implementation of accessibility in the Portuguese legal... more The study focuses on the evolution of the implementation of accessibility in the Portuguese legal framework, which had its starting point in the early 1980s.
The methodology is analytical, focuses on official publications and their practical consequences in the design.
The text is developed initially citing the difficulties encountered in implementing the legal framework and list the ambiguity and evasions that were used to start his absence.
With a first unsuccessful attempt the application of a law, then became a publication of technical standards.
After 15 years, in 1997, a national law covers all buildings open to the public and also falls on the public space. Again, accessibility is not guaranteed and one can verify the need for solutions that cut across various sectors in order to help citizens to achieve the basic right of movement and use of the public and private space.
There is a new law into force, to innovate when prescribing accessibility for new housing. Other regulations are also established, and some to the production of space in order to ensure accessibility by various fronts, such as construction, products and even the excellence of Europe's beaches.
Specific initiatives and international indicators enable a greater awareness of this issue. Currently, accessibility has the support of different sectors and its recognition plays an important role to current design requirements.
The example of Rossio Square reveals a substantial example of combining heritage values in a square of the 18th Century with the contemporary needs of mobility.
Conference Presentations by Adriana Vieira
Acessibility | Acessibilidade by Adriana Vieira
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Papers by Adriana Vieira
With the implementation of Braille code in the 19th century and the development of computer applications for screen reading in recent years, access to written information has also been ensured for blind people. However, the recognition of architectural space to this portion of society is still not widely spread.
The study aimed to analyze the way of presenting to a blind person the beauty of a landscape, a historical center or a listed building. For this purpose we analyzed the resources used in three case studies located in Lisbon: National Tile Museum, Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
It was found that the National Tile Museum offers audio guides and has several panels with reliefs to allow visitors to enjoy some of the pieces by touch. The Belém Tower is represented in a model for tactile exploration that is accessible outside of this building, complemented by a text in Braille. The Jerónimos Monastery offers to blind visitors a tactile exploration guided tour with the help of a guide and embossed drawings.
From the analysis of three case studies it is concluded that: resources should be used by a wide range of visitors; in some situations the use of replicas may be necessary or advantageous to the interaction with the original; resources available for blind persons should be described on the buildings' website and announced at the forefront of the exhibition; resources should be available for the same period that the normal visits; and, the design of the exhibition implies research and should involve blind people.
To this effect, the aim is to verify which basic patterns were arising in Portugal and later used in the colonization of Brazil.
It also aims to examine which consequences stemming from these characteristics facilitate or hinder the implementation of accessibility in these two situations.
With regard to physical accessibility, the division between uptown (cidade alta) and downtown (cidade baixa), or slope-based urbanism did not a priori create conditions for easy pedestrian movement. The difficulty of access was a means to improve security and make its defence easier. With religious and civic buildings located on higher areas (affirmation of the symbolic power) and the commercial quarter placed near the port or roads, the city that was created inherited these characteristics.
Although there is a division between uptown and downtown the focus was on the flat areas of land, and, in this sense, accessibility difficulties could be reduced.
There was a concern with the hierarchy of the road system, as well as with connecting the city’s most important buildings, always implemented in harmony with the topography and taking advantage of it.
The study concluded that the difficulty found in implementing accessibility was not a constant factor, can check today's realities is very welcoming and easier to solve, rehabilitating, than could be expected to find.
Keywords: urban conservation, accessibility, rehabilitation, inclusion.
Several international efforts confirm the success achieved by providing access to culture to this growing portion of the population, including children and other particular situations.
The data from Portugal and Brazil, related to the number of people who need a universal design, or the growing numbers of tourism, emphasize the importance of the issue.
Examples of Lisbon in cultural and tourism places demonstrate that is possible to get access to classified areas, without compromising the heritage.
The methodology is analytical, focuses on official publications and their practical consequences in the design.
The text is developed initially citing the difficulties encountered in implementing the legal framework and list the ambiguity and evasions that were used to start his absence.
With a first unsuccessful attempt the application of a law, then became a publication of technical standards.
After 15 years, in 1997, a national law covers all buildings open to the public and also falls on the public space. Again, accessibility is not guaranteed and one can verify the need for solutions that cut across various sectors in order to help citizens to achieve the basic right of movement and use of the public and private space.
There is a new law into force, to innovate when prescribing accessibility for new housing. Other regulations are also established, and some to the production of space in order to ensure accessibility by various fronts, such as construction, products and even the excellence of Europe's beaches.
Specific initiatives and international indicators enable a greater awareness of this issue. Currently, accessibility has the support of different sectors and its recognition plays an important role to current design requirements.
The example of Rossio Square reveals a substantial example of combining heritage values in a square of the 18th Century with the contemporary needs of mobility.
Conference Presentations by Adriana Vieira
Acessibility | Acessibilidade by Adriana Vieira
With the implementation of Braille code in the 19th century and the development of computer applications for screen reading in recent years, access to written information has also been ensured for blind people. However, the recognition of architectural space to this portion of society is still not widely spread.
The study aimed to analyze the way of presenting to a blind person the beauty of a landscape, a historical center or a listed building. For this purpose we analyzed the resources used in three case studies located in Lisbon: National Tile Museum, Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
It was found that the National Tile Museum offers audio guides and has several panels with reliefs to allow visitors to enjoy some of the pieces by touch. The Belém Tower is represented in a model for tactile exploration that is accessible outside of this building, complemented by a text in Braille. The Jerónimos Monastery offers to blind visitors a tactile exploration guided tour with the help of a guide and embossed drawings.
From the analysis of three case studies it is concluded that: resources should be used by a wide range of visitors; in some situations the use of replicas may be necessary or advantageous to the interaction with the original; resources available for blind persons should be described on the buildings' website and announced at the forefront of the exhibition; resources should be available for the same period that the normal visits; and, the design of the exhibition implies research and should involve blind people.
To this effect, the aim is to verify which basic patterns were arising in Portugal and later used in the colonization of Brazil.
It also aims to examine which consequences stemming from these characteristics facilitate or hinder the implementation of accessibility in these two situations.
With regard to physical accessibility, the division between uptown (cidade alta) and downtown (cidade baixa), or slope-based urbanism did not a priori create conditions for easy pedestrian movement. The difficulty of access was a means to improve security and make its defence easier. With religious and civic buildings located on higher areas (affirmation of the symbolic power) and the commercial quarter placed near the port or roads, the city that was created inherited these characteristics.
Although there is a division between uptown and downtown the focus was on the flat areas of land, and, in this sense, accessibility difficulties could be reduced.
There was a concern with the hierarchy of the road system, as well as with connecting the city’s most important buildings, always implemented in harmony with the topography and taking advantage of it.
The study concluded that the difficulty found in implementing accessibility was not a constant factor, can check today's realities is very welcoming and easier to solve, rehabilitating, than could be expected to find.
Keywords: urban conservation, accessibility, rehabilitation, inclusion.
Several international efforts confirm the success achieved by providing access to culture to this growing portion of the population, including children and other particular situations.
The data from Portugal and Brazil, related to the number of people who need a universal design, or the growing numbers of tourism, emphasize the importance of the issue.
Examples of Lisbon in cultural and tourism places demonstrate that is possible to get access to classified areas, without compromising the heritage.
The methodology is analytical, focuses on official publications and their practical consequences in the design.
The text is developed initially citing the difficulties encountered in implementing the legal framework and list the ambiguity and evasions that were used to start his absence.
With a first unsuccessful attempt the application of a law, then became a publication of technical standards.
After 15 years, in 1997, a national law covers all buildings open to the public and also falls on the public space. Again, accessibility is not guaranteed and one can verify the need for solutions that cut across various sectors in order to help citizens to achieve the basic right of movement and use of the public and private space.
There is a new law into force, to innovate when prescribing accessibility for new housing. Other regulations are also established, and some to the production of space in order to ensure accessibility by various fronts, such as construction, products and even the excellence of Europe's beaches.
Specific initiatives and international indicators enable a greater awareness of this issue. Currently, accessibility has the support of different sectors and its recognition plays an important role to current design requirements.
The example of Rossio Square reveals a substantial example of combining heritage values in a square of the 18th Century with the contemporary needs of mobility.