Orlando killings
As more and more details emerge from the tragic Orlando shooting, it becomes evident this is not about religion, this is not about terrorism. Anyone can claim they are working […]
Please, remain.
Please, remain. Please, remain. Because we are all secret Anglophiles. Not even “secret” anglophiles. Because we love the pomp and the circumstance. Because we love your accents, even the ones […]
Affirmative action at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of São Paulo
This is a historical moment (at least for Brazilian architecture). When I was a student at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Sao Paulo, we were […]
Democracy and lies (on Boris Johnson’s appointment)
Politics and democracy cannot be about LYING. “Tactics politics” undermines democracy, insofar it undermines reason. Democracy is a “difficult” form of government, because it must be based on reasonable […]
Call for papers
Her legacy and relevance in the 21st century Source: Call for papers
Submission of proposals for the book “The Political Meaning of Informal Urbanisation”
We are looking for original contributions from capable researchers all over the world. This is an initial call for expressions of interest to contribute to this publication. We would kindly ask […]
Issues of Governance in Spatial Planning
This is an updated version of a lecture I have prepared on GOVERNANCE and arising issues connected to governance in Spatial Planning and Design. This particular version was presented at […]
The Great Planning Game
For some time now, I have been working on teaching materials for planning students. I am really happy about this GAME, which aims to make students aware of different roles […]
My portraits
I have been a photographer for many years and I have been painting portraits since 1998. I am an architect and an urban planner, but my true passion is to […]
