The intention, from the very first study, was to connect the interior space with the exterior. We imagined that corner as a place that truly gives the sense of being non-private, where anyone can sit.
To create this connection with the city, in addition to the glass structure, which creates permeability between the inside and outside, we made decisions with the client to avoid railings, add benches for passersby, and include a sculpture for everyone's enjoyment. The transitions, designed to happen in a smooth and friendly way, also contribute to the result. The entrance overhang, for example, allows light to pass through while beginning to shade the path as one enters the space.
Those who study, work, or live nearby sit on the benches to wait for someone, make a call, or take a break. Dog walkers enjoy the greenery that is becoming rarer in this more central area of Curitiba, as well as the horizontal scale of the landscaping design, which creates a sense of calm.
This is something we would like to see more often in the city: more private places that create a friendly relationship with people and the city, places that make us feel more comfortable sitting inside or in front of a space, or that take us away from the narrow sidewalks and so many walls.