Centro juvenil : arquitectura para soluções inovadoras no desemprego e desenvolvimento juvenil

Abstract

The present project, titled Youth Center, in Extension – Architecture as Solutions for Youth Development, proposes the creation of a community space designed for the youth of a specific neighborhood in the city of Maputo. The initiative emerges as a response to the lack of infrastructure that me­ets the social, cultural, and recreational needs of young people, parti­cularly in peripheral areas. The center aims to provide a multifunctional environment with spaces for artistic, sports, cultural, and educational ac­tivities, fostering both individual and collective growth. Guided by the neighborhood’s identity features, the project values local culture and community interaction, embracing principles of accessibility, flexibility, and integration with the surrounding context.