Short Courses Financed Training (100%)

Self-build on the seafront

Self-build a seafront seating area in Matosinhos' beach

Students are challenged to develop the design of a seating area on a designated site on the Matosinhos' beach seafront in the process of self-building. This process begins with a visit to the site, continues with the selection of the place where the architectural object will be and will develop in a close relationship between site, function and low-tech construction process in wood. The students will be divided into groups that will present a proposal after around 20 hours of project work. A jury, comprising ESAD lecturers and representatives of the Matosinhos City Council, will select the project to be implemented and built on site.

Self-build

Profile

Credits: 6 ETCS
Duration: 48 hours (24 hours of classroom design + 24 hours of on-site construction)
Dates: 10 to 14 February (design phase); 24 to 28 February (construction phase);
Schedule: 8 sessions from 9am to 1pm + 2 sessions from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm
Format: In person / B-Learning
Language

Competences

Identify the fundamental concepts of the interior/exterior relationship in architecture and how these are manifested in Siza Vieira's projects.
Analyse how natural light influences the creation of architectural atmospheres and the perception of interior and exterior spaces.
Visually utilise different materials and textures to create a sense of atmosphere, considering their interactions with natural light and the landscape.
Critically examine composition and photographic elements when capturing architectural spaces, taking into account their relationship with the outdoors.
Generate photographic images that interpret the surrounding landscape and how it interacts with the architectural spaces studied.
Develop a visual narrative, using photography to express the atmospheres and sensory experience of architectural spaces.
Edit photographic images, applying post-production techniques to emphasise specific elements and improve visual representation.

Year 2024-2025

Tuition Fee

This course is 100% funded, so the student is exempt from paying tuition, enrolment or insurance.

Scholarship 100% (Blue Design Alliance): € 404,80
Application: € 40,80
Tuition Fee: € 360,00
Insurance: € 4,00

Lecturers

Our dedicated educators foster a stimulating learning environment to help you reach your design potential.

Rafael Coelho

Nuno Ramos (Nelo Kayaks)

Scholarships

Blue Design Alliance

This initiative offers scholarships for Professional Higher Technical Courses (CTesP), taught at ESAD, and Postgraduate Courses. All the courses are practically orientated and allow you to pursue a professional career, where the theme of water will always be present, as well as caring for the ecosystems of rivers, seas and oceans.