I am a Latino-Amazonian woman from Belém, northern Brazil, currently based in Barcelona, with a background in architecture, urbanism, and cultural studies. I am presently pursuing a PhD at the University of Barcelona, where my research focuses on the materialization of the built environment in urban Amazonia and its interaction with unique urban sociabilities.
As a cultural theorist, I concentrate on investigating popular culture in the global south, examining how cultural expressions shape and reflect social dynamics. As an architect and urbanist, I have chosen not just to build but to engage deeply with the process of communication and dissemination—writing, lecturing, and contributing to critical urban thought.
Collaboration is central to my work, as I am committed to creating, developing, and sharing knowledge within teams and communities. Additionally, I am passionate about music and besides investigate I perform as a DJ, using sound as a way to connect and celebrate.
Architect and researcher Natalia Figueredo, from Belém do Pará—a city at the gateway to the Amazon River—invites us on a rich visual and auditory journey through urban Amazonian music. Exploring the rhythms and cultural expressions of the region, she reveals how sound connects deeply with its urban life and creative spirit.
Explore the groundbreaking ‘Scoping Out Aparelhagem’ project by Sonic Street Technologies, where researcher Natalia Figueredo delves into the vibrant sounds and cultural dynamics of Brazil’s Aparelhagem scene, uncovering its impact on urban life and local communities.
The Master’s in Proximate Urbanism (MaUP) is a one-year program for professionals in Urban Planning and Design, offering flexible scheduling and addressing the city as a complex, dynamic system of exchange and interaction.