Structures in the Cultural Overflow

Abstract

The complexities present in a public market make it necessary to build spatial thinking and signage that benefits its users. This article describes a wayfinding experiment carried out at São José Public Market, located in the São José neighborhood (Recife-PE). Through interviews and participants' route proposals, the objective was to investigate the signaling information assimilated as aids in the market space orientation. The most usual routes, nodal points and reference elements were analyzed, considering people unfamiliar with the place. At the end, a large number of reference points and types of track became evident, in addition to the latent need to develop an inclusive and efficient signage that respects the integrity of the São José Market.