Casa Cecília - Flor do Tempo: Um Lar de Idosos como Espaço de Convivência e Bem-Estar

Abstract

This work addresses Architecture for Longevity as a response to the growing aging population and the lack of adequate care infrastructure in the Brazilian urban context. The research began with a critical theoretical analysis of the aging process, integrating social, architectural, and urban perspectives, focusing on the reality of Campo Grande – MS. The methodology employed involved documentary and legislative analyses, the evaluation of the Anhanduizinho region with a focus on the Aero Rancho neighborhood, and the elaboration of a detailed Program of Needs. These steps culminated in the architectural design of a Senior Home proposed as a model for a humanized Long-Term Care Facility for the Elderly (LTCF). The project, named “Casa Cecilia - Flor do Tempo,” embodies the principles of welcoming, autonomy, and well-being for the residents. The architectural proposal integrates solutions for universal accessibility, environmental comfort, and sensory stimuli, moving away from the traditional asylum model. It is concluded that the study reinforces the social and technical relevance of proposals that use design as a tool for inclusion and the promotion of quality of life in old age. Keywords: Population Aging. Architecture for Longevity. Long-Term Care Facility for the Elderly (LTCF). Autonomy. Environmental Comfort.