20241025
Book “Ceci n’est pas un Portrait ”
We are deeply honored to be featured alongside esteemed colleagues and practices we hold in high regard in this recent publication by Ana Luísa, Filipe Magalhães, João Paupério, and Maria Rebelo. Their book offers a nuanced and critical examination of young, contemporary architectural practices in Portugal, tracing the distinct yet interconnected landscapes that shape them today. Francisco Ascensão’s photographic work, executed with exceptional care and precision, captures the essence of each practice, bringing their unique identities into sharp focus. In the end, we see ourselves not merely as individual islands but as part of an emergent archipelago—a new constellation of practices with shared visions, collectively reshaping the architectural terrain.20240909
Talk: “How we Teach”
Darq Univ. Coimbra
Rui Filipe Pinto served as the moderator for the inaugural debate welcoming new architecture students at the Department of Architecture, University of Coimbra. The discussions focused on themes of engagement, workload, and the pursuit of joy in academic life. It was particularly stimulating to hear students reflect on their perspectives regarding current teaching methodologies and offer insights on potential improvements.
20240821
Book: “Shadows & Echoes” - Interview with Alvaro Siza
Porto
Rui Filipe Pinto recently had the opportunity to engage in a discussion with Álvaro Siza, exploring the maestro’s key influences and references throughout his career. This interview forms part of an upcoming book project that will examine the international impact and resonance of Álvaro Siza’s work beyond Portugal. Over the coming months, a series of interviews will be conducted with prominent contemporary practitioners who have drawn inspiration from Siza’s oeuvre. The book is slated for publication in early 2026, offering an in-depth reflection on Siza’s enduring legacy within global architectural discourse.
20240708
Summer School CASA
Univ. Coimbra
Rui Filipe Pinto will teach a studio at the Summer School CASA together with Maria João Cunha from MAR Atelier. Together, they propose to the students "Looking Back, Looking Forward" as a way to reflect on the existing Figueira da Foz Commercial Harbour and the relationship between the city and the River Tagus, taking inspiration from the work of Agnes Martin.
https://www.instagram.com/coimbratelier/
20240503
Talk: “More than Housing”
Darq Univ. Coimbra
Rui Filipe Pinto is invited to moderate the presentations of the 3RD Symposium ‘More than Housing’ taking place in Coimbra University.
https://maisdoquecasas.arq.up.pt/en/
20240409
Exhibition: “O que mudavas no RGEU?”
FAUP Edgar Brito & Ana Pontes
STUDIOLO is invited to participate in the graphical debate ‘O que mudavas no RGEU?’. Our proposal unifies in a single design a series of projects that are dear to the practice and important references. None of them would fulfil the law requirements of RGEU.
20240325
Reviews: “House X + Y”
EPFL Atelier Huang
Rui Filipe Pinto is invited as a Guest Reviewer by Prof. Jeffrey Huang to discuss the work of the his students at the EPFL.
20240116
Lecture: ‘Cardboard Promises’
Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa
Rui Filipe Pinto had a discussion with Edgar Brito, from Clanet & Brito, about models and the idea of material vs. imaterial. The event was an invitation by the Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa for the Conversas et al. 2023.
https://www.trienaldelisboa.com/programme/events/c-et-al
https://www.trienaldelisboa.com/programme/lectures/studiolo-en