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Sophia Journal Vol. 8 Lançamento e Mesa Redonda na OASRN

“Landscapes of Care: Photography, Film, Modern Architecture and Landscape Heritage”

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Sophia Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 | Landscapes of care: photography, film, modern architecture and landscape heritage

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No dia 20 de março, pelas 18h00, a Ordem dos Arquitetos - Secção Regional Norte (OASRN) acolheu o aguardado lançamento da Revista Sophia Vol. 8, intitulada "Landscapes of Care: Photography, Film, Modern Architecture and Landscape Heritage". Esta mesa-redonda dá assim continuidade à análise critica que a revista promove anualmente em volta da confluência entre os mundos da imagem e da arquitetura, assinalando mais um ano de sucesso da publicação.

O evento teve início com a abertura oficial da sessão pela Arquiteta Adriana Floret, coordenadora da área de Cultura e Comunicação da OASRN. De seguida, o Diretor da publicação, Pedro Leão Neto, apresentou a revista e o projeto scopio Editions a uma audiência de estudantes, profissionais e académicos, no local e online. Com especial enfoque no estudo da interseção entre a fotografia e a arquitetura, nomeadamente a fotografia documental artística, a scopio Editions procura inspirar o diálogo e a inovação nestas áreas.

Neto explicou a missão da scopio Editions, salientando o seu papel na promoção do intercâmbio intelectual em volta do universo da arquitetura, da arte e da imagem, com especial incidência na fotografia, mostrando o seu impacto significativo através de uma gama diversificada de publicações. Durante o lançamento, foi também apresentada a publicação Sophia Journal, uma revista académica revista por pares que integra a scopio Editions, estabelecendo uma ponte entre as disciplinas de fotografia, arquitetura e arte através da investigação e de um discurso académico e criativo significativo.

O envolvimento da Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade do Porto (FAUP) e do seu Centro de Estudos de Arquitetura e Urbanismo (CEAU), bem como as colaborações com fóruns internacionais, foram destacados como fundamentais para reforçar o reconhecimento global da revista. Todo este trabalho desenvolvido revela o empenho de Sophia Journal em dar continuidade e reforçar os fóruns e debates académicos em volta do estudo da interseção entre arquitetura, arte e fotografia.

Uma Mesa Redonda Inspiradora

O evento foi enriquecido por uma mesa redonda com os editores do Volume 8, moderada por Hugh Campbell, Professor de Arquitetura na University College Dublin. Os editores, cada um com uma perspetiva única, partilharam as suas experiências enriquecedoras com a revista, sublinhando o espírito de colaboração e a abordagem interdisciplinar que define Sophia Journal.

A discussão aventurou-se pelos temas matizados de "Tipos", "Lugares" e "Processos", estando a publicação estruturada em volta deste temas, revelando a profundidade de análise e exploração caraterística da revista. Hugh Campbell (UCD), juntamente com os editores Igea Troiani (LSBU), João Leal (ESMAD), Mark Durden (USW /eCDR), Rikke Munck Petersen (UCPH) e Teresa Ferreira (FAUP), debateram e analisaram a importância da fotografia e do filme para o estudo e atribuição de valor ao património e às paisagens. O diálogo entre os editores sublinhou o potencial dos meios visuais para transformar percepções e narrativas em torno de ambientes arquitectónicos e naturais e a conversa foi um testemunho da abordagem inovadora e inclusiva para com a arquitetura moderna e o património paisagístico.

A partir de “Lugares”, Igea Troiani e Mark Durden sublinharam a natureza reveladora dos lugares através de ensaios cinematográficos, tanto ficcionais como documentais. Destacaram a riqueza interdisciplinar que surge quando se trabalha com colegas de várias áreas, como a fotografia, o cinema, a arquitetura e a história. Foi sublinhada a utilização da fotografia e do filme como instrumentos primários de investigação, enfatizando a atribuição de valor às imagens nas publicações.

João Leal e Rikke Munck Petersen, abordando “Processos”, discutiram a importância dos processos experimentais nas suas publicações. A essência de estar fisicamente presente num local, observando-o, fotografando-o e filmando-o, é crucial. Este envolvimento direto garante que os locais estudados não são apenas documentados, mas profundamente vividos, enriquecendo assim o conteúdo da publicação.

Abordando “Tipos”, Hugh Campbell e Teresa Ferreira falaram sobre o conceito de atribuição de valor a diferentes tipos de edifícios e sítios, abordando aspectos patrimoniais. Foi salientado o potencial da fotografia e do filme para atribuir e, por vezes, transferir valor ou reconhecimento para edifícios e paisagens. Esta conversa aponta para um processo cíclico em que os locais e os edifícios procuram reconhecimento e valorização através do envolvimento visual e experimental.

Um assunto que esteve subjacente em todo o debate foi o da importância que os meios visuais (fotografia e filme) e a experiência direta possuem para a investigação, documentação e valorização dos lugares. Quer seja através dos lugares, dos processos ou dos tipos, cada par de editores sublinhou a riqueza da abordagem multifacetada para compreender e apreciar o significado dos lugares, as suas histórias e o seu potencial valor patrimonial. Esta visão colectiva enfatiza uma abordagem interdisciplinar, misturando arte, história, arquitetura e muito mais, para aprofundar a nossa ligação e apreciação dos espaços e arquiteturas que nos rodeiam.

No final da mesa redonda, o empenho e a paixão dos participantes eram perceptíveis, reflectindo um compromisso partilhado com a missão da revista de explorar as intersecções da fotografia, do cinema, da arquitetura e do património paisagístico.

Olhar em Frente

O sucesso do lançamento de Sophia Journal Vol. 8 e a sua mesa redonda assinalam um marco significativo na nossa exploração contínua de "Paisagens de Cuidado". Estamos imensamente gratos pelas contribuições de todos os editores, autores e participantes, cuja dedicação e perspicácia têm sido fundamentais para o sucesso da publicação.

A Revista Sophia Journal tem sido parte integrante da nossa comunidade académica há mais de oito anos e tem desempenhado um papel significativo no estabelecimento de uma rede internacional centrada na intersecção da Fotografia com a Arquitetura.

Deste modo, ao olharmos para o futuro, continuamos motivados com o impacto e crescimento contínuos da revista Sophia Journal no seio das comunidades académica e profissional com interesse pelo universo da arquitetura, arte e imagem, com especial incidência pela interseção da fotografia com a arquitetura, promovendo a nossa compreensão da intrincada relação entre fotografia, arquitetura e património paisagístico.

Editores de Sophia Journal Vol. 8

  • Hugh Campbell, Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin (UCD)

  • Igea Troiani, Professor of Architecture and Head of Division for Architecture at London South Bank University (LSBU)

  • João Leal, artist and full time professor in the Department of Image Arts P.Porto | ESMAD

  • Mark Durden, Professor of Photography at Newport and Director of European Centre for Documentary Research (USW / eCDR)

  • Rikke Munck Petersen, Professor at University of Copenhagen, Landscape Architecture and Planning (UCPH)

  • Teresa Ferreira, Principal Investigator at Center for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism (CEAU-FAUP) and Chair Holder of the UNESCO Cities and Landscapes. Sustainable Management, Conservation

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Sophia Journal Vol. 8 Launch & Round-Table at OASRN

 
 
 

Sophia Journal Vol. 8 Launch & Round-Table at OASRN

“Landscapes of Care: Photography, Film, Modern Architecture and Landscape Heritage”

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Sophia Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 | Landscapes of care: photography, film, modern architecture and landscape heritage

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On 20th March, at 6:00 PM, the Portuguese Association of Architects – North Regional Section (OASRN) hosted the awaited launch of Sophia Journal Vol. 8, titled "Landscapes of Care: Photography, Film, Modern Architecture and Landscape Heritage" This edition continues the journal's tradition of critically examining the confluence of image and architecture, marking another successful year of publication.

The event commenced with the official opening of the session by Architect Adriana Floret, OASRN's Culture and Communication area coordinator. Pedro Leão Neto, the Editor-in-Chief, then presented the journal alongside the scopio Editorial project to an audience of students, professionals, and scholars, both onsite and online. Focused on the synergy between photography and architecture, particularly documentary artistic photography, scopio Editions seeks to inspire dialogue and innovation within these fields.

Neto elaborated on scopio's mission, emphasizing its role in fostering intellectual exchange and showcasing its significant impact through a diverse range of publications. The launch also saw the unveiling of Sophia Journal, a peer-reviewed academic journal that complements the scopio initiative, further bridging the disciplines of photography, architecture, and art with a robust academic and creative discourse.

The involvement of the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Porto (FAUP) and its Centre for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism (CEAU), as well as collaborations with international forums, were highlighted as pivotal in enhancing the journal's global stature. Such efforts underscore Sophia's commitment to advancing scholarly and practical discussions across architecture, art, and photography.

An Inspiring Round-Table Discussion

The event was further enriched by a round-table featuring the editors of Volume 8, moderated by Hugh Campbell, Professor of Architecture at University College Dublin. The editors, each bringing a unique perspective, shared their enriching experiences with the journal, underscoring the collaborative spirit and interdisciplinary approach that defines Sophia.

The discussion ventured into the nuanced themes of "Types," "Places," and "Processes," since the journal organised itself through these themes, revealing the depth of analysis and exploration characteristic of Sophia. Hugh Campbell (UCD), along with editors Igea Troiani (LSBU), João Leal (ESMAD), Mark Durden (USW / eCDR), Rikke Munck Petersen (UCPH), and Teresa Ferreira (FAUP), delved into the importance of photography and film in ascribing value to heritage and landscapes. The dialogue underscored the potential of visual mediums to transform perceptions and narratives surrounding architectural and natural environments and the conversation was a testament to the journal's innovative and inclusive approach to modern architecture and landscape heritage.

Starting with Places, Igea Troiani and Mark Durden, emphasized the revealing nature of places through film essays, both fictional and documentary. They highlighted the interdisciplinary richness that emerges when working with colleagues from various fields such as photography, cinema, architecture, and history. The use of photography and film as primary research tools was underscored, emphasizing the assignment of value to images in publications.

João Leal and Rikke Munck Petersen, addressing Processes, discussed the significance of experiential processes in their publications. The essence of being physically present at a location, observing, photographing, and filming it, is crucial. This direct engagement ensures that the places studied are not only documented but deeply experienced, thereby enriching the publication's content.

Addressing Types, Hugh Campbell and Teresa Ferreira talked about the concept of ascribing value to different types of buildings and sites, touching on heritage aspects. The potential of photography and film to assign and sometimes shift value or recognition towards buildings and landscapes was pointed out. This conversation suggests a cyclical process where places and buildings seek acknowledgment and valuation through visual and experiential engagement. 

Uniting all discussions is the underlying theme of the importance and power of visual mediums (photography and film) and direct experience in researching, documenting, and valuing places. Whether through the lens of places, processes, or types, each pair of editors underscores the multifaceted approach to understanding and appreciating the significance of locations, their histories, and their potential heritage value. This collective insight emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, blending art, history, architecture, and more, to deepen our connection with and appreciation of the spaces around us.

As the round-table concluded, the engagement and passion of the participants were palpable, reflecting a shared commitment to the journal's mission of exploring the intersections of photography, film, architecture, and landscape heritage.

 

Looking Forward

The successful launch of Sophia Journal Vol. 8 and the accompanying round-table discussion mark a significant milestone in our ongoing exploration of "Landscapes of Care." We are immensely grateful for the contributions of all editors, authors, and participants, whose dedication and insight have been instrumental in the journal's success.

Sophia Journal has been integral to our academic community for over eight years, and it has played a significant role in establishing an international network focused on the intersection of Photography and Architecture.

Thus, as we look ahead, we remain motivated about the continued impact and growth of Sophia Journal within the academic and professional communities, furthering our understanding of the intricate relationship between photography, architecture, and landscape heritage.

Editors of Sophia Journal Vol. 8

  • Hugh Campbell, Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin (UCD)

  • Igea Troiani, Professor of Architecture and Head of Division for Architecture at London South Bank University (LSBU)

  • João Leal, artist and full time professor in the Department of Image Arts P.Porto | ESMAD

  • Mark Durden, Professor of Photography at Newport and Director of European Centre for Documentary Research (USW / eCDR)

  • Rikke Munck Petersen, Professor at University of Copenhagen, Landscape Architecture and Planning (UCPH)

  • Teresa Ferreira, Principal Investigator at Center for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism (CEAU) and Chair Holder of the UNESCO Cities and Landscapes. Sustainable Management, Conservation

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Online release [Open Access] | Volume 8 Sophia Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 | Landscapes of care: photography, film, modern architecture and landscape heritage

 
 
 

Online release [Open Access] | Volume 8 Sophia Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 | Landscapes of care: photography, film, modern architecture and landscape heritage

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Volume 8 Sophia Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 | Landscapes of care: photography, film, modern architecture and landscape heritage is available online with free access at https://www.up.pt/revistas/index.php/sophia/issue/view/75

Landscapes of care: photography, film, modern architecture and landscape heritage addresses contemporary photographic and visual practices that focus on how architecture understood in a wide sense can help to heal a broken planet. The concept of “Landscapes of Care” has increasingly been adopted by diverse areas of study, from health geography to the arts, architecture and heritage preservation. It is used here in order to understand and document modern architecture, building, city and territory as living and inclusive organisms, as well as heritage resources for global sustainability. Modern architecture is a ‘heritage at risk’ as it belongs to a recent past that has not yet been sufficiently recognised by the authorities, scholars and general public. Our aim is to explore the ways in which photography and film can be used as meaningful instruments of research into the socioeconomic, political, historical, technical and ecological dimensions of modern architecture, city and territory.

 

Created in 2016, Sophia Journal publishes theoretical articles and visual essays that investigate and think critically the intersections between the image and architecture. An open access, peer-reviewed and indexed journal, published by the Centre for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism (CEAU) - Research group Architecture, Art, and Image (AAI) at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Porto, Portugal (FAUP), in collaboration with the publishing imprint scopio Editions.

The current third Sophia Journal thematic cycle "Landscapes of Care" aims to discuss and publish works by several photographers and researchers whose projects use image, with a special focus on photography, as a form of artistic expression and as a significant tool for research on architecture and how this practice and discipline can help a broken planet.

About the concept “landscapes of care”

The concept “landscapes of care” has increasingly been adopted by diverse areas of study coming from health geography to the arts and architecture. Taking this notion to the universe of architecture we would like to understand architecture, city and territory as living and inclusive organisms, constituted by multifaceted landscapes with complex social and organisational spatialities which embody the difference and the other, the strange, the unfamiliar, the indigenous, the human and the non-human.

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Research group:  Architecture, Arte and Image — AAI CEAU.FAUP