Barcelona
Traditional Architecture
Summer School
2023
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We are working on the details of the program.
If you are interested in participating, please, fill in the form and we will keep you posted.
- This program will take place nearby Barcelona.
- Local traditional urbanism, architecture and building details will be studied in order to create a preservation and new traditional building patterns catalogue for the area.
- During the last days upgrade proposals for different public places of the town will be designed, using the work previously developed as a guideline for them.
- Hand drawing and measuring buildings will be the main activity to be developed each day.
- Experts in local vernacular architecture and building techniques will be lecturing on diverse related topics.
- There will be trips around the area and some building sites will be visited too.
Skills
Number of participants
Places are limited to 20. We will be developing a selection process among all candidates. Several places will be reserved for the students of each participating university.
Fee
Pending confirmation
Registration and deadline
Those interested in participating must fill in the Application Form or send an email to: premiorafaelmanzano@gmail.com
The registration deadline is March 31st, 2023
If you have any question, please, do not hesitate to contact us premiorafaelmanzano@gmail.com
Grants
- The Fundaçao Serra Henriques offers ten grants to students from the Universities of Algarve, Autónoma de Lisboa, Beira Interior (UBI), Coimbra, Évora, Lisboa, Minho, Portucalense do Porto, Porto (FAUP) e ISCTE.
- Alireza and Mina Sagharchi offer two grants covering the fee of the Summer School.
The Summer School is organized by:
Thanks to the support of:
Kalam is a leading international company specializing in the field of heritage restoration and the rehabilitation of historic buildings. In its commitment to the quality and rigor required in its work, it preserves the traditional trades through its own consolidated workforce and continuous training.
Alireza & Mina Sagharchi
With the collaboration of:
*Details coming soon
Guest Lecturers
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