Reuso adaptativo do Complexo Booth Line: a ressignificação do patrimônio histórico no centro de Manaus

Abstract

Located in the historic center of Manaus, the Booth Line Complex consists of buildings that underwent successive changes of use and a long period of abandonment, resulting in deterioration, fragmentation of its relation with the urban fabric, and reduction of its social value. This study discusses the relationship between memory and contemporary uses, understanding heritage as an urban articulator capable of reinserting the complex into the city fabric through new cultural, educational, and social dynamics. The methodology included on-site visits, analysis of IPHAN documentation, photographic survey, morphological study of the buildings, historical research, and analysis of case studies — Pinacoteca de São Paulo, Centro Cultural São Paulo, and Casarão de Inovação Cassina — which guided directives on materiality, preservation, permeability, and integration between public and built spaces. The proposal involves the revitalization of the complex and the recovery of the former Oswaldo Cruz Square, promoting its public function and urban continuity. The program incorporates cultural and educational uses — cinema, exhibition areas, educational environments, and community spaces — consolidating the ensemble as a socially active and accessible facility.