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Papers by Sofia Aguas

Research paper thumbnail of Práticas emergentes no design do artefacto urbano: Interdisciplinaridade e co-design

This article explores the tangible and intangible dimensions of the relationship between street f... more This article explores the tangible and intangible dimensions of the relationship between street furniture, public space and its user. This relationship is discussed through a reflection on the concepts and key features in the development of interdisciplinary street furniture design projects. It is addressed the importance of street furniture elements in the valorisation and perception of the quality of public space, and the various dimensions underlying these artefacts. It is also discussed the concept of interdisciplinarity, integrating it within the view of co-design and how the new forms of public participation are changing the practice of design. It was intended to understand the full innovation potential of an interdisciplinary approach to street furniture design and the implications of that action.

Research paper thumbnail of The Inexorability of Change: the importance of preserving historic street lamps in Lisbon’s 21st century urban landscape

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the importance and significance of historic street lam... more The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the importance and significance of historic street lamps in Lisbon's heritage, and suggest that the preservation and conservation of these notable elements, far from being a burden in economic, environmental and social terms, can be a critical vehicle to make our cultural heritage tangible to future generations and, thus contribute to the sustainable development of the city. This paper is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of economic and environmental sustainability criteria, such as to proof of energy savings and subsequently cost reductions through new outdoor lighting concepts. Rather it is hoped to be an approach of looking to our heritage and see the importance of the preservation of early streetlamps as a way to contribute to long-term sustainability of cities and also as way to increase, recover and secure knowledge which otherwise may be lost. RESUMEN El propósito de este artículo es ilustrar la importancia y el significado histórico de las farolas en el patrimonio de Lisboa, y sugiere que la preservación y conservación de estos importantes elementos, lejos de ser una carga en la vida económica, social y medioambiental, puede ser un vehículo para hacer nuestro patrimonio cultural tangible para las generaciones futuras y, por tanto, contribuir al desarrollo sostenible de la ciudad. Este documento no pretende ser una exhaustiva discusión de los derechos económicos y los criterios de sostenibilidad ambiental, como la prueba de ahorro de energía y, posteriormente, la reducción de los costes a través de nuevos conceptos de iluminación al aire libre. Sino que más bien se espera un enfoque de mirar nuestro patrimonio y ver la importancia de la preservación de las primeras farolas como una forma de contribuir a la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de las ciudades y también como manera de aumentar, recuperar y garantizar los conocimientos que de otro modo podrían perderse.

Research paper thumbnail of Do design ao co-design: Uma oportunidade de design participativo na transformação do espaço público

Sumario Este artigo procura discutir o papel que poderá adoptar o co-design na concepção e concre... more Sumario Este artigo procura discutir o papel que poderá adoptar o co-design na concepção e concretização dos espaços públicos urbanos e qual a sua importância no processo criativo enquanto dimensão do projecto. Prossegue-se este objectivo através duma reflexão sobre conceitos de espaço público urbano e co-design, através dos quais, se procurará problematizar sobre a questão. São descritas várias acções de grupos de activistas diligentemente envolvidos em intervir em aspectos espaciais, materiais e sociais das suas cidades, assim como projectos participativos como instrumentos estratégicos de desenvolvimento urbano. O co-design surge como uma abordagem participativa que possibilita estabelecer a comunicação entre os parceiros especialistas e não-especialistas e permite a intervenção, participação e envolvimento de todos os intervenientes independentemente do seu conhecimento e prática profissional, social ou cultural.
Abstract This article discusses the role that co-design could take in the planning and implementation of urban public spaces and its importance in the creative process as a dimension of the project itself. It is performed a reflection on co-design and urban public space concepts, through which, this paper seeks to problematize these issues. It is presented various actions by citizen activists concretely engaged in shaping the spatial, material, and social aspects of their cities, as well as participatory projects as strategic tools for urban development. The co-design emerges as a participatory approach that allows establishing communication between experts and non-experts and allows the intervention, participation and involvement of all stakeholders regardless their professional, social or cultural knowledge and practice.

Research paper thumbnail of The Design Process Paradox. Traditional Design Processes vs. Eco-Design Processes

Caleidoscopio Revista De Comunicacao E Cultura, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Historic Designs in Place Making: Poetics and Politics of Street Furniture, 1755‐1938

On the W Terfront, 2007

At the present time, public spaces are seen as the support of collective life. They reflect the i... more At the present time, public spaces are seen as the support of collective life. They reflect the inhabitant's culture and create the image of a place. They include a continuous public realm that reflects the image and identity of the city as it accommodates the many activities -individually or in-group -that make up public life and social interactions. The quality and image of these public spaces in the public perception is created by the cohesiveness of the public realm -the facades, squares, streets, open spaces, etc. -together with the street furniture contained within their structure. This paper will briefly describe the urban development of the city of Lisbon after the big earthquake in 1755 till near 1938, and the emergence of street furniture within this scenery. It will also identify the importance of knowing the relevance and effects of historical urban furniture elements in today's inhabitants' local memory and to understand its influence in users and in the overall environment.

Books by Sofia Aguas

Research paper thumbnail of Os candeeiros de Lisboa: 1755-1928

Las luminarias son uno de los elementos más significativos del paisaje urbano, una urbe que está ... more Las luminarias son uno de los elementos más significativos del paisaje urbano, una urbe que está funcionando 24 horas y que requiere de la iluminación.
Los soportes de esta iluminación han ido evolucionando en paralelo al diseño de las ciudades contemporáneas. Han ido adaptándose a los cambios energéticos y tecnológicos. Han mejorado su eficiencia y han adaptado su estética a los requisitos técnicos, ambientales y estéticos de la sociedad a que sirven.
En su trabajo de DEA, Sofía Aguas, ha realizado un espléndido análisis de la evolución de las luminarias de Lisboa, desde la fecha liminar de 1755, en que el maremoto, asoló la antigua ciudad de Olisipo para dar paso a la moderna Lisboa.
En este libro electrónico de la colección e-polis, presentamos un documento complementario de la tesis de DEA. Sofía Aguas desarrolló un catálogo interactivo en el que podemos ver el conjunto de proyectos pensados para los soportes lisboetas de iluminación, así como una espléndida documentación recogida de antiguos archivos fotográficos.

Research paper thumbnail of Práticas emergentes no design do artefacto urbano: Interdisciplinaridade e co-design

This article explores the tangible and intangible dimensions of the relationship between street f... more This article explores the tangible and intangible dimensions of the relationship between street furniture, public space and its user. This relationship is discussed through a reflection on the concepts and key features in the development of interdisciplinary street furniture design projects. It is addressed the importance of street furniture elements in the valorisation and perception of the quality of public space, and the various dimensions underlying these artefacts. It is also discussed the concept of interdisciplinarity, integrating it within the view of co-design and how the new forms of public participation are changing the practice of design. It was intended to understand the full innovation potential of an interdisciplinary approach to street furniture design and the implications of that action.

Research paper thumbnail of The Inexorability of Change: the importance of preserving historic street lamps in Lisbon’s 21st century urban landscape

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the importance and significance of historic street lam... more The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the importance and significance of historic street lamps in Lisbon's heritage, and suggest that the preservation and conservation of these notable elements, far from being a burden in economic, environmental and social terms, can be a critical vehicle to make our cultural heritage tangible to future generations and, thus contribute to the sustainable development of the city. This paper is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of economic and environmental sustainability criteria, such as to proof of energy savings and subsequently cost reductions through new outdoor lighting concepts. Rather it is hoped to be an approach of looking to our heritage and see the importance of the preservation of early streetlamps as a way to contribute to long-term sustainability of cities and also as way to increase, recover and secure knowledge which otherwise may be lost. RESUMEN El propósito de este artículo es ilustrar la importancia y el significado histórico de las farolas en el patrimonio de Lisboa, y sugiere que la preservación y conservación de estos importantes elementos, lejos de ser una carga en la vida económica, social y medioambiental, puede ser un vehículo para hacer nuestro patrimonio cultural tangible para las generaciones futuras y, por tanto, contribuir al desarrollo sostenible de la ciudad. Este documento no pretende ser una exhaustiva discusión de los derechos económicos y los criterios de sostenibilidad ambiental, como la prueba de ahorro de energía y, posteriormente, la reducción de los costes a través de nuevos conceptos de iluminación al aire libre. Sino que más bien se espera un enfoque de mirar nuestro patrimonio y ver la importancia de la preservación de las primeras farolas como una forma de contribuir a la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de las ciudades y también como manera de aumentar, recuperar y garantizar los conocimientos que de otro modo podrían perderse.

Research paper thumbnail of Do design ao co-design: Uma oportunidade de design participativo na transformação do espaço público

Sumario Este artigo procura discutir o papel que poderá adoptar o co-design na concepção e concre... more Sumario Este artigo procura discutir o papel que poderá adoptar o co-design na concepção e concretização dos espaços públicos urbanos e qual a sua importância no processo criativo enquanto dimensão do projecto. Prossegue-se este objectivo através duma reflexão sobre conceitos de espaço público urbano e co-design, através dos quais, se procurará problematizar sobre a questão. São descritas várias acções de grupos de activistas diligentemente envolvidos em intervir em aspectos espaciais, materiais e sociais das suas cidades, assim como projectos participativos como instrumentos estratégicos de desenvolvimento urbano. O co-design surge como uma abordagem participativa que possibilita estabelecer a comunicação entre os parceiros especialistas e não-especialistas e permite a intervenção, participação e envolvimento de todos os intervenientes independentemente do seu conhecimento e prática profissional, social ou cultural.
Abstract This article discusses the role that co-design could take in the planning and implementation of urban public spaces and its importance in the creative process as a dimension of the project itself. It is performed a reflection on co-design and urban public space concepts, through which, this paper seeks to problematize these issues. It is presented various actions by citizen activists concretely engaged in shaping the spatial, material, and social aspects of their cities, as well as participatory projects as strategic tools for urban development. The co-design emerges as a participatory approach that allows establishing communication between experts and non-experts and allows the intervention, participation and involvement of all stakeholders regardless their professional, social or cultural knowledge and practice.

Research paper thumbnail of The Design Process Paradox. Traditional Design Processes vs. Eco-Design Processes

Caleidoscopio Revista De Comunicacao E Cultura, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Historic Designs in Place Making: Poetics and Politics of Street Furniture, 1755‐1938

On the W Terfront, 2007

At the present time, public spaces are seen as the support of collective life. They reflect the i... more At the present time, public spaces are seen as the support of collective life. They reflect the inhabitant's culture and create the image of a place. They include a continuous public realm that reflects the image and identity of the city as it accommodates the many activities -individually or in-group -that make up public life and social interactions. The quality and image of these public spaces in the public perception is created by the cohesiveness of the public realm -the facades, squares, streets, open spaces, etc. -together with the street furniture contained within their structure. This paper will briefly describe the urban development of the city of Lisbon after the big earthquake in 1755 till near 1938, and the emergence of street furniture within this scenery. It will also identify the importance of knowing the relevance and effects of historical urban furniture elements in today's inhabitants' local memory and to understand its influence in users and in the overall environment.

Research paper thumbnail of Os candeeiros de Lisboa: 1755-1928

Las luminarias son uno de los elementos más significativos del paisaje urbano, una urbe que está ... more Las luminarias son uno de los elementos más significativos del paisaje urbano, una urbe que está funcionando 24 horas y que requiere de la iluminación.
Los soportes de esta iluminación han ido evolucionando en paralelo al diseño de las ciudades contemporáneas. Han ido adaptándose a los cambios energéticos y tecnológicos. Han mejorado su eficiencia y han adaptado su estética a los requisitos técnicos, ambientales y estéticos de la sociedad a que sirven.
En su trabajo de DEA, Sofía Aguas, ha realizado un espléndido análisis de la evolución de las luminarias de Lisboa, desde la fecha liminar de 1755, en que el maremoto, asoló la antigua ciudad de Olisipo para dar paso a la moderna Lisboa.
En este libro electrónico de la colección e-polis, presentamos un documento complementario de la tesis de DEA. Sofía Aguas desarrolló un catálogo interactivo en el que podemos ver el conjunto de proyectos pensados para los soportes lisboetas de iluminación, así como una espléndida documentación recogida de antiguos archivos fotográficos.