The “Amazonia Urban Futures” event aimed to integrate society in the construction of a vision for the future of Amazonian cities, exploring how the dialogue between contemporary technologies and traditional knowledge can offer innovative and collaborative solutions. In a context where the climate challenge demands urgent and creative responses, the contribution of MIT, in partnership with Amazonian institutions, was central to the discussions.

At the invitation of Laboratório da Cidade, I had the opportunity to present my research, discussing utopia as a tool to (re)think urban spaces. The event was structured in two parts: initially, a series of lectures addressing the challenges and opportunities for the urban future of the region, followed by a hands-on workshop focused on utopias and urban planning.

The purpose of the event was to connect the training in Architecture and Urbanism to the contemporary dilemmas and possibilities of the Amazon, highlighting the importance of integrating knowledge and practices that can shape the cities of the region in a more sustainable and innovative way.