Arquitetura Neurodiversa: Ambientes de Trabalho para Mentes Atípicas

Abstract

The growing awareness of mental health and neurological diversity has increased the number of neurodivergent adults being diagnosed, which highlights the need to provide support to this group in the professional sphere through the creation of spaces that reduce cognitive barriers. Given this reality, this work presents an architectural design proposal for a neuroinclusive coworking space in the city of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. The choice of the coworking typology can be interesting as it accommodates professionals with diverse profiles, such as remote workers, freelancers, and small businesses, allowing a single physical environment to adapt to diferent demands. To guide the development of the project, a literature review was conducted on the needs of neurodivergent workers from the perspective of neuroarchitecture, which guided the design decisions. This architectural design aims to integrate neurotypical and neurodivergent people using neuroarchitecture strategies directed to people with ASD and ADHD through the addition of spaces such as refuge and decompression areas.