Materiality, beyond the norm | Hori-zonte (Portugal): “Beyond Blueprints: Bioclimatic Strategies for Tomorrow’s Habitats”
Materiality, beyond the norm | Hori-zonte (Portugal): "Beyond Blueprints: Bioclimatic Strategies for Tomorrow’s Habitats"
12
Nov
The Department of Architecture and Design is hosting its first Lecture Series for the AY 2024/25 “Materiality, beyond the norm” on 12 November, at 6:30PM in the Don Bosco auditorium, titled “Beyond Blueprints: Bioclimatic Strategies for Tomorrow’s Habitats” with Diogo Teixeira, co-founder of Hori-zonte.
Architecture and Design Department 2024-25 public lecture series
Materiality, beyond the norm
The USJ Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) announces its 2024-2025 Lecture Series: Materiality, Beyond the Norm. This series invites students, architects, designers, and the broader community to engage in open dialogue with leading practitioners who are redefining the boundaries of architecture and design. As the world grapples with significant challenges, this lecture series will explore how innovative approaches to materiality can reshape our built environment. By focusing on the intersection of form, function, and substance, the lectures will inspire critical thinking and encourage unconventional design solutions.
DAD is committed to fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation. At USJ, we aim to showcase the work of visionary studios and stimulate conversations that push the boundaries of traditional architectural and design practices. Join us for a series of thought-provoking lectures that will ignite your creativity.
About the Talk:
This lecture explores an innovative approach to sustainable architecture, highlighting the methodologies and tools used to create urban environments aligned with Net Zero principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will discuss how bioclimatic analysis, digital technology, and a lifecycle approach are integrated to reduce carbon footprints across different projects.
About the Speaker:
Diogo Teixeira, Co-founder Hori-zonte
Portuguese architect born in Porto, has over a decade of experience in architectural design and project management. His leadership was instrumental at Delugan Meissl Associated Architects in Austria, where he spearheaded notable projects worldwide, from the Taiyuan Botanical Garden to the Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse Garden in Shanghai. His international experience speaks volumes about his adaptability and global perspective, qualities that are crucial in today’s interconnected world. In 2021, he co-founded Hori-zonte, a testament to his unwavering commitment to reducing the construction industry’s carbon footprint through sustainable and responsible design.
Diogo’s academic qualifications include, among others, a master’s in architecture from ESAP Porto, a postgraduate degree in Advanced Energy Design from TU Delft, and a postgraduate degree in Sustainability in the Real Estate Sector from Porto Business School, all of which have equipped him with a solid foundation in his field.
About Hori-zonte:
Hori-zonte is an architecture firm with a diverse portfolio primarily focused on housing, urban design, and public projects. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the EU Taxonomy, and the Net Zero strategy, the studio designs with a core emphasis on sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon footprint across the entire lifecycle of its projects. Its methodology incorporates and adapts a range of bioclimatic studies and digital technologies to ensure precision, efficiency, and innovation in every work.
Founded in 2021 by four architects – Diogo Teixeira, Frederico Roeber, João Castelo Branco, and André Sanches Pinto – and based in Porto, Portugal, Hori-zonte stands out in the architectural landscape with multiple awards and distinctions, including two nominations for the “40 Under 40” in 2023.
Additionally, in continual support of its practice, the team is developing a Research Department aimed at fostering multidisciplinary connections among architecture, industry, academia, and various other stakeholders.
Details:
Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m (Macau)
Location: Don Bosco Auditorium, USJ Ilha Verde Campus
Organised by: Department of Architecture and Design – Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
Moderated by:
Prof. Filipe Afonso, Coordinator of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Prof. Filipa Simões, Coordinator of the Bachelor of Design Studies
Contact: filipe.afonso@usj.edu.mo
