Tradition and Contemporaneity: Learning from the Past
Architect and 2017 Rafael Manzano Laureate José Baganha discusses the delicate balance between innovation and tradition, one of his areas of expertise. He is committed to basing his designs on the foundations of the place, respectful of its landscape, its memory, and identity while incorporating them into previous construction. José explores his methods of respecting the past, redesigning places without traumatic transformation, and maintaining continuity for both present and future reference.
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Presented by School of Architecture
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Architect and 2017 Rafael Manzano Laureate José Baganha will present the delicate balance between innovation and tradition, one of his areas of expertise. He is committed to basing his designs on the foundations of the place, respectful of its landscape, its memory and identity while incorporating them into previous construction. José explores his methods of respecting the past, redesigning places without traumatic transformation, and maintaining continuity for both present and future reference.
Brought to you by the School of Architecture and the Notre Dame Alumni Association.
Speakers:
José Baganha, architect and 2017 Rafael Manzano Laureate
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View EventMeet the Speaker: José Franqueira Baganha
José Franqueira Baganha is a Portuguese architect, who studied at the Oporto School of Architecture from 1978-80. In 1984 he graduated from the Department of Architecture of Lisbon Technical University. He obtained his doctoral degree in the Basque Country University (UPV) in 2012.
José is currently the General Manager of the firm José Baganha & Arquitectos Associados, Lda., based in Parede – Cascais. From 2002-2012 he taught at the Faculties of Architecture of the Portuguese Catholic University in Viseu and Lisboa. José has developed a contemporary architectural style inspired by history and tradition together with high standards of design and building quality.
José Baganha has been awarded with several prizes such as the Prix Rotthie for 2011 and the Premio Rafael Manzano in 2017.
Baganha has conducted a detailed research into ways of re-introducing the traditional values and humanistic solutions which used to be the basis of cities and societies. He began this research based on the urgent need for low-cost housing and the serious urban problems which resulted from the uncontrolled fast expansion of urban developments in Portugal, in recent years.