SANTOS, E. D. L.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1207386313599256; SANTOS, Eder Davi Lima dos.
Resumen:
This work is a preliminary architectural project of a hotel located in the Bay of Mindelo city,
Cape Verde, Africa, considered one of the 10 most beautiful bays in the world, where various
social, cultural and tourism activities take place. others. The strategic tourism sector for the
sustainable development of Cape Verde in recent years has had a notable increase in the local
economy, influencing the growth of the sector of Cape Verdean hotels currently the most active
in Africa. Namely, hospitality has the basic function of providing shelter, with a certain comfort,
in order to meet different customer profiles. For this, the hotels are formed by different facilities
and services. The objective of this study is to develop a hotel architectural project on the island
of São Vicente, Cape Verde, aiming at meeting part of the growing demand for tourism in the
city of Mindelo and applying sustainable solutions at environmental, economic and social level
through the use of sustainable materials and solutions, as well as social programs aimed at
social inclusion at the hotel. The methodology is focused on the development of an
architectural project in its several stages: preliminary studies and preliminary project
accompanied by a detailed notebook and specifications memorial. Influenced by the case
studies carried out in the previous phase, we start with the conception of the proposal,
considering and using the criteria of modernity. Finally, this project contributes to meet the
growing demand for hotels, as a consequence of the increase of the entrance of tourists in the
country. Meeting some criteria of environmental, social and economic sustainability. Starting
from the premise of a well-located land in the center of the city, with easy access to the sea
(Marina) and aerial means (Cesária Évora International Airport), it is concluded that this hotel
also brings a good dynamics to tourists, allowing it to easily displace the other 8 islands, would
bring one more venue to publicize the local cultural and consequently bring more jobs to the
city.