Caminhos da Água is a study focusing on the territory surrounding Guimarães, whose historic centre was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. The study was commissioned in 2020 as part of the candidacy to extend the UNESCO World Heritage zone, which was granted in 2023. The study identifies, at various scales, the essential elements that are key to the functioning of the territory as a system. The methodology implemented aims to highlight the indispensable parts for preserving the territory’s identity, while maintaining the equilibrium between the city and its natural resources.
Credits:
Project: Caminhos da água
Location: Guimarães, Portugal
Client: Município de Guimarães
Commission: 2020
Architect: Estar, Aurora Armental Ruiz & Stefano Ciurlo Walker
Collaborators: Alejandro Morales Martín
Photography: Andrés Fraga