She asserts that the concept of a 'labyrinth' is imposed upon the favelas by outsiders who themselves find it to be a disorientating space - In contrast, inhabitants are able to fluidly travel amongst favelas' intricate pathways, exhibiting a skill and rhythm akin to the swing of a samba.

the author concludes by advocating the implementation of urban-architects who would live within these spaces and work to organize, translate and catalyze the interests of their inhabitants. 

Estética da ginga: a arquitetura das favelas através da obra de Hélio Oiticica is available in select bookstores and online via casa da palavra or on this link.