Gonçalo Canto Moniz

Gonçalo Canto Moniz is an architect and associated professor at the Department of Architecture of Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra where he graduated in 1995 and obtained the PhD degree in 2011. At Darq, is a member of the Scientific Committee and professor of the disciplines of Architectural Design and Research Methodologies of the Integrated Master in Architecture, the European Joint Master in Architecture, Landscape and Archeology and the PhD course in Architecture. Between 1999 and 2019 was editor of e|d|arq and of joelho – journal of architectural culture. Is a researcher at Cities, Cultures and Architecture Research Group (CCArq) of the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra. At CES, is a member of the Internal Supervision Unit and was a member of the executive board from 2013-2017. Coordinates the European project URBiNAT "Healthy corridor as drivers of social housing neighbourhoods for the co-creation of social, environmental and marketable NBS", with 28 international partners, funded by H2020. Participates in the national project EU-ROPA: Rise of Portuguese Architecture, coordinated by CES and funded by FCT. Participates in the European project “Collaborative Redesign with schools”, coordinated by University of Newcastle and funded by Erasmus Plus. Has researched into and published work on urban regeneration and modern architecture, notably school buildings and architectural education. Is the author of the books "O Ensino Moderno da Arquitectura. A Formação do Arquitecto nas Escolas de Belas Artes em Portugal (1931-69)" (FIMS, Afrontamento, 2019) and “Arquitetura e Instrução: o projecto moderno do liceu, 1836-1936”, published by e|d|arq. Is member of the “ISC Education and Training” committee of DOCOMOMO International. Is member of the scientific board of Institute Marques da Silva Foundation.