THE ROLE OF THE CROQUIS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS OF ACÁCIO GIL BORSOI

Abstract

The article aims to observe the role of sketches in the project process of the architect Acácio Gil Borsoi, after the analysis of five of his works, which adopted as language, the projective principles of Modern Architecture. The text intends to reflect on the importance of sketches in the development of the project, making clear, through these sketches, what arouses interest to the professional when designing. In the research that was developed, we analyzed the residence Lisanel de Melo Motta (Recife, 1953), the Santo Antônio Building (Recife, 1963), the Court of Justice of Piauí (Teresina, 1972), the Fábrica Bombril Nordeste S/A (Abreu e Lima, 1982) and the Legislative Assembly of Piauí (Teresina, 1972), due to having a wealth of designs made by the architect,  that contribute to the revaluation and rescue of the concept sketch, as an  instrument of knowledge and learning, analyzing and disseminating this instrument, paving the way for the debate about its importance. Therefore, the article is justified by its academic relevance, because it can contribute to the development of new works, serving as a bibliographic reference on this important character and his work, which have not yet been deeply explored in this aspect.