Join the Fishing Architecture research team for an immersive five-day workshop titled Underwater Landscapes, set in the fishing community of Angeiras. This event explores the intricate relationship between marine ecosystems, coastal architecture, and local fishing practices.

About the workshop

Below the sea surface there is a world to discover. In Angeiras, rocks, sand and mud are the subtract to a lively ecosystem where seaweed and fish thrive. This workshop will address how the various species interact underwater, creating territories unfamiliar to architects that parallel the urban universes of terrestrial landscapes.

Participants will engage in field studies, data collection, ecological and species research, and creative documentation techniques, including drawing, to connect and interpret the findings.

The workshop runs under Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto continuous education program, and participants will be awarded 1 ECTS. Check out for more information.

Expected outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will have developed a detailed understanding of the local fishing processes and their broader implications. The collected data and created narratives will enhance our appreciation of the delicate balance between human activity and marine life.

Who can apply?

We welcome researchers, students, artists, and anyone interested in marine biology, geography, environmental science, anthropology, architecture, history and related fields. We encourage you to apply if you are eager to contribute to and learn from this interdisciplinary exploration.

Participants are expected to have a full-time commitment during the duration of the workshop (27 hours).

How to apply?

Please submit your application, including a brief statement of interest and background relevant to the workshop's themes, using the following link. Applications are open from 24 February to 14 March 2025.

Contact fish@arq.up.pt for more details on how to apply.