A medieval city, its legends, and the making of ‘who we are’
As some of you might know, last year I spent five months in Aachen, Germany. My stay in Aachen was related to a Visiting Researcher position at the ILS. I have previously written about this research, which was an extension of my doctorate and aimed at investigating the Urban Comfort concept in an European and culturally-mixed context. Read more…
Urbane Behaglichkeit in Aachen
If you are from Aachen or have any type of routine in the city (live, work, study…), your contribution would invaluable to this research. Read more…
From Roman to Christian city: What happens to urban design when different principles meet
When I arrived in Aachen last July, I noticed there was something strange and unexpected in the central city. Aachen is a Roman city, and I could even see the remains of an aqueduct… But where is the grid? Read more…
SILVIA TAVARES 