Departamento de Arquitectura

FCTUC Departamento de Arquitectura






		ABOUT Coimbra Architecture Summer Atelier is an intensive workshop organized by the Department of Architecture of the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Combining practical and theoretical modules, CASA proposes to investigate the built environment from an architectural, urban and social perspective, taking Coimbra as a contemporary artefact of reflection and intervention. Engaged in an atelier environment under tutor guidance, students and young professionals are challenged to develop design strategies that address proposed cyclical concept themes. To this syllabus, a theoretical component is added through informal sessions and debates, where concepts, ideas and projects are discussed so as to stimulate the design process. CASA provides a forum of architectural experiment, active in exchanging ideas, sharing knowledge and promoting a cultural space. Participants will find here a dynamic and interdisciplinary space of interaction with devoted professionals of architectural contemporary practice, as well as renowned academics dedicated to its teaching and research. Embracing diverse nationalities, cultures and learning processes, CASA intends to cross practices, experiences, generations and ideas, having as its main goal the creation of innovative design proposals for Coimbra.

		MANIFESTO CASA CASA is not just an acronym. CASA stands for Coimbra Architecture Summer Atelier, but also carries a powerful message and meaning behind four simple letters. In Portuguese, casa means house – or in a more colloquial way and familiar manner – home. This dichotomy is a playful and light-hearted start for the symbolic choice of the definitive name of this unique event. CASA needs to have an identity itself, and this identity gets its roots from the school, the city – Coimbra – and their intrinsic relationship; a product of the School-City bias. Thus, establishing an international summer event gradually becomes a mutual project, a shared ambition, so as to “open” the Department of Architecture of the University of Coimbra to a collective and heterogeneous community of academics, professionals and students. CASA also calls for former professors, students, and others currently working in Portugal or abroad, to return to their home, their place of education, memories and moments, and, through a renewed and deeper critical outlook of Coimbra, contribute to the education of students and professionals, by tutoring and lecturing in CASA’s ateliers. CASA becomes, ultimately, an imprint on Coimbra, acting as a gathering place for everyone interested and passionate about Architecture, Art, Design, Urbanism and related disciplines, in an environment of co-working and reciprocal learning experiences – all working together for a common purpose. CASA was born as an ATELIER. COIMBRATELIER




CASA 2021 EMERGENCE
	Focusing on a post-pandemic context, ‘Emergence’ is the theme of CASA – Coimbra Architecture Summer Atelier for 2021.CASA brings forth a (re)emergence of the synchrony between creating and dwelling, based on operative design studio strategies regarding Coimbra’s urban territory and its occupations. The city of Coimbra, in its eminently public dimension, will act as an architectural laboratory, a setting for critical reflection and design, to be undertaken by tutors and participants from different geographies and cultures. 'Matter', 'Structure' and 'Edge' will be the sub-themes developed by the ateliers.


ATELIER TUTORS

MATTER
	'Matter' emerges from the dichotomy established in any urban setting between what is built and tangible or perceptible, versus its opposite, what is void, which means, precisely, the absence of any matter, whether physical or other. In this sense, 'Matter' proposes the physical or identity construction of a specific space or place. Such construction, through its matter, can consist in a more forward approach, through the conception of a design project that fills an urban or territorial void, absent of matter, or in an identitarian approach, in which matter operates at a conversion level, in a preexisting space, absent of function or uses, constructing its identity.

	ADRIANO REIS	CRISTINA VERÍSSIMO	DIOGO BURNAY
	AR2A	CVDB Arquitectos Associados	CVDB Arquitectos Associados


	PEDRO AZEVEDO	PHILIPPE MEIER	RAFAEL ELOI
	Rosmaninho + Azevedo	meier + associés architectes	meier + associés architectes


	SUSANA ROSMANINHO
	Rosmaninho + Azevedo



STRUCTURE
	'Structure' emerges as a transformation of one or several ephemeral realities that shape a specific place or context. This theme excludes a merely constructive or material interpretation, as its main premise is to recall the idea of meaning of an architectural object, more profound and rooted, through its relation with the site. It proposes the conception of a structure as an active response to an object’s apparent ephemerality, a structure with a physical presence that also embodies meaning. Through its relation with site and landscape, such object becomes more permanent than any other that lacks these foundations; in this sense, there is an existing structure, between object and place, a middle ground between ephemeral and permanent.

	ANTÓNIO BELÉM LIMA	CATARINA FORTUNA	LUÍS MIGUEL CORREIA
	Belém Lima Arquitectos	João Mendes Ribeiro Arquitecto, Lda	comoco architects


	PEDRO BRÍGIDA	TIAGO ANTERO DE SOUSA	VITOR PRETO FERNANDES
	Pedro Brígida Arquitectos	cubículo	cubículo



EDGE
	'Edge' emerges from the reinterpretation of certain geographic or urban phenomena through a perspective of transition and how to design, or enhance, these transitions from an existing boundary. This theme transcends an isolated approach on the boundary itself, be it a river, a bridge, a coastline, a railway line, a road, building or other. It proposes to reinterpret the boundary as an edge that creates porosity relations between two distinct dimensions of the city, landscape or territory. Therefore, 'Edge' focuses on how to establish thresholds of configurations, each of their own nature, and how to inhabit, design or seam these fragmented portions of territory.

	ARMANDO RABAÇA	CAMILO REBELO	JORGE TEIXEIRA DIAS
		Atelier 1111	Jorge Teixeira Dias Architects


	JOSÉ PEDRO LIMA
	José Pedro Lima



OPEN ATELIER (w/THE COLLEGE OF ARTS)	OS ESPACIALISTAS (curated by Ana Rito)


GUEST CRITIC	GONÇALO BYRNE
	Gonçalo Byrne Arquitectos



SESSION LECTURERS
	CAROLINA COELHO	DÉSIRÉE PEDRO	JOSÉ ANTÓNIO BANDEIRINHA
		Atelier do Corvo


	SUSANA LOBO



GUESTS
	ADALBERTO DIAS	ÁLVARO DOMINGUES	ANA FILIPA PAISANO
	CÉLIA GOMES	DARIUS GOLCHAN	EDGAR BRITO
	FRANCISCO VIEIRA DE CAMPOS	HELENA BARRANHA	JERONIMO BOTELHO
	JOANA CANAS MARQUES	JOÃO NUNO GOMES	PEDRO MAURÍCIO BORGES
	JORGE FIGUEIRA	MARIANA PESTANA	NUNO GRANDE
	OH!LAND	PAULA DEL RÍO	PEDRO MAURÍCIO BORGES
	TIAGO DO VALE






	SYNOPSIS

	PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
		- Intensive Workshop Sessions (Studio material and printing expenses included) with the close guidance and support of the Atelier Tutors and their invited Guests - Site Visits, Intermediate Atelier Presentations, and Atelier Presentations Reviews - Theoretical Sessions with the presence of the Atelier Tutors and the Session Lecturers - Get to know Coimbra through local visits and to the inside practice ran by architects who will welcome you in their offices, sharing their experiences and workplaces - Final presentations with guest critics ending with a Closing Lecture, Diploma Ceremony and Closing Dinner Party.
	FEES*
		250 eur 01/12 - 31/01 300 eur 01/02 - 30/04 350 eur 01/05 - 30/06 400 eur 01/07 - 15/07 Terms & Conditions * UC Students (registered) / UC and CASA Alumni / CASA Network Members have special conditions of participation.
	CASA NETWORK
		CASA Network is a national and international protocol created by the organization team in association with the Department of Architecture of the University of Coimbra. The network’s purpose is to establish partnerships between CASA and other teaching institutions on a worldwide spectrum, providing the opportunity for knowledge transfer between Architecture, Art, Design and Urbanism schools and promoting a rich and multicultural learning environment through student and teaching staff exchange. Terms & Conditions
	DISCLAIMER INFORMATION
		The University of Coimbra and CASA disclaim any liability for any damage to persons or property that may occur during the event (21st to 31st of July). The participants are entirely responsible for arranging their own insurance, including health insurance, travel, accidents, etc.CASA is authorized to use any pictures, videos or materials taken by authorized members during the summer school (21st-31st July) and other CASA's related activities along the year, either in the University of Coimbra, or anywhere else, for educational purposes and in order to promote Coimbra, its University and Departments, as well as CASA. CASA reserves the right to change or cancel Atelier Tutor(s) / Session Lecturer(s), as well the program relative to CASA's activities and any changes considered necessary.
	USEFUL INFORMATION
		The city centre of Coimbra, where the University is located, is a dynamic and diverse area with numerous restaurants, bars and accommodation possibilities, such as hostels, guesthouses and more, all with an affordable pricing.
	USEFUL WEBSITES
		— www.uc.pt/en/fctuc/darq/ — www.uc.pt/en — worldheritage.uc.pt/
	FAQS
		What is CASA? CASA (Coimbra Architecture Summer Atelier) is an intensive eleven-day workshop. Where is CASA? The Summer Atelier will be held at: Departamento de Arquitetura Edifício Colégio das Artes, Largo D. Dinis 3000-143 Coimbra When is CASA? CASA will happen from the 21st to the 31st of July. In which language will the workshop be held? Both ateliers and sessions will be held in English. CASA team does not require participants to present a language certificate, however, we strongly recommend a good level of fluency. Where will the Sessions be held? Sessions will be held at the Department of Architecture. Are there any specific requirements for participation? CASA welcomes everyone to participate in the summer school. The event mainly aims to architecture, art, design and urban planning students, recent graduates and professionals. Do I need to bring my laptop? Yes, each participant must have their own computer. CASA will provide material for: model making; drawing paper; cutting tools, and rulers (limited to the existent stock). Nevertheless, we encourage each participant to bring their own drawing materials, such as pencils, pens and others. Will I be granted a diploma / certificate of participation? Yes, upon successful conclusion of the workshop every participant will be given an official diploma of participation signed by the CASA representative and the Department of Architecture director. How will I get notified if my application is successful? CASA team will send a confirmation email informing each applicant whether his application was successful or not. The review of each application can take up to one week. Will there be access to Wi-Fi? During their time in the Department of Architecture students will have free access to Wi-Fi. There is also a free internet server all around the University campus. Will CASA be responsible for issuing my VISA? Each participant who requires a VISA (for Portugal) is responsible for obtaining his / her visa on time. CASA will only issue invitation letters for the participants. Please, inform CASA about this matter, as soon as possible. When is payment due? The applicant will be asked to pay the course fee once his application is confirmed and accepted, this is done via email, where payment instructions are also sent. Registration will only be valid after payment confirmation that should be resumed in the maximum of 7 days after the application acceptance.
	CONTACT
		General Inquiries coimbratelier@uc.pt Applications coimbratelier.apply@uc.pt Press coimbratelier.press@uc.pt



	PEOPLE
	CASA 2021
		ORGANIZATION TEAM Bruno Gil . Cláudia Ribeiro . João Manuel Miranda . Martinho Araújo ATELIER TUTORS Adriano Reis . António Belém Lima . Armando Rabaça . Camilo Rebelo . Catarina Fortuna . Cristina Veríssimo . Diogo Burnay . Jorge Teixeira Dias . José Pedro Lima . Luís Miguel Correia . Pedro Azevedo . Pedro Brígida . Philippe Meier . Rafael Eloi . Susana Rosmaninho . Tiago Antero de Sousa . Vitor Preto Fernandes . Os Espacialistas (curated by Ana Rito) GUEST CRITIC (FINAL SESSION) Gonçalo Byrne (guest critic - final session) SESSION LECTURERS Carolina Coelho . Désirée Pedro . José António Bandeirinha . Susana Lobo GUESTS Adalberto Dias . Álvaro Domingues . Ana Filipa Paisano . Célia Gomes . Darius Golchan . Edgar Brito . Francisco Vieira de Campos . Helena Barranha . Jeronimo Botelho . Joana Canas Marques . João Nuno Gomes . Jorge Figueira . Luís Umbelino . Mariana Pestana . Nuno Grande . Oh!land . Paula del Río . Pedro Maurício Borges . Tiago do Vale
	CASA 2019
		ORGANIZATION TEAM Bruno Gil . João Manuel Miranda . Martinho Araújo ATELIER TUTORS Alexandre Dias . Carlos Antunes . Carlos Azevedo . João Branco . João Crisóstomo . João Mendes Ribeiro . José Fernando Gonçalves . Luís Sobral . Luísa Bebiano . Paula Santos . Paulo Providência . Vasco Melo SESSION LECTURERS & GUESTS Carolina Coelho . Carolina Drave . Cláudia Ribeiro .Fernando Santos . Gonçalo Canto Moniz . Jorge Carvalho . Jorge Figueira . Jorge Teixeira Dias . José António Bandeirinha . Luís Miguel Correia . Luís Umbelino . Margarida Relvão . Nelson Mota . Nuno Grande . Rodrigo Tavares . Rui Lobo PARTICIPANTS Ahmed Hisham . Alice Weimar . Ana Catarina Pinto . António de Carvalho . Arthur Cunha . Bárbara Machado .Bruno Pascal . Carolina Matos . Catarina Marques .Cláudia Ribeiro . Constança Saraiva . Diogo Sanches . Dunja Knežević . Eduardo Braga . Fernanda Vierno . Francesco Benatto . Gonçalo Soares . Guilherme Paiva Lopes . Hugo Silva . Inês Aragão . Inês Costa de Oliveira . Inês Gouveia . Inês Veríssimo . Irina Ozheredova . Jéssica Casalinho . Joana Fernandes . Joana Ramos . João Dias . João Marques . João Octávio Lopes . Julia Vidotti . Júlia Vieira . Lídia Freitas . Louiza Kalousi . Madalena Oliveira . Mara Nogueira . Margarita Morales . Mariana Carvalho . Matteo Dragoni . Mayar Adel Mahmoud . Miguel Morais . Sabrina Vieira . Sofia Campos