The historical model of the campus as a tool for social inclusion

Abstract

Introduction: This work presents the process of conception and construction of the "Historical Model of the Campus" - a tactile artistic work conceived by the architect Flávia Garboggini, to Praça das Bandeiras at University of Campinas campus. Objective: It intends to draw the attention of the academic community to relevant themes of the University today, such as: Integral Accessibility, Memory, Cultural Heritage, Social Inclusion and Heritage Education. Methodology: This action research began revisiting the drawing of the last version of the original Urban Plan of the campus, in 1978. After that, a three-dimensional digital model was created, using the Sketchup software. These files were digitally printed as a test using PLA resin, aiming to experiment different dimensional and sensory solutions, to improve results. Afterwards, the final digital model was produced to substitute the model of wax. Results: The development of this project took place entirely in the University, involving academic community, in an innovative process of learning and collective construction, mixing the "technological making" with the "artisanal making" of bronze casting. Conclusion: Linking a tactile experience to a monument that refers to the origins of the University, as it happens in the project, is aligned with the University's strategic planning, that aims to innovate and make the campus more inclusive and accessible to all, offering a new way of experiencing the university's environment and history.