This book was born out of the intention to speculate on possible answers to a few questions: How can the disciplinary field of architecture offer approaches for the decolonization of the present? What methods can we employ to position architecture within the debate on decolonisation? And, thinking of a transformative pedagogy, how can we reimagine institutions linked to architecture, and their modes of action?
The dialogues on the decolonisation of architecture brought together in the book address the theme through concrete practices and actions. Among the issues discussed by architects, artists, critics, authors and thinkers, several stand out: the role of diasporas in history, seeking to rewrite emancipatory narratives about the relationship between colonised and coloniser; the scales of action in spatial practices; personal stories; and pedagogical commentaries.
These contributions openly challenge colonial legacies, along with the difficulties and risks that come with doing so. The aim is to expand the scope of architecture as a discipline, even when there is no certainty or convergence of ideas about its tools. The path is not linear, but looking “in reverse” and breaking dominant discourses may serve as a strong starting point.

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"As Torres e os Bosques: Escombros da Cidade Fordista" focuses on the remains of a Fordist city. Jiôn Kiim has been conducting photographic research of industrial ruins in Greater Porto, searching for the specific temporality of such abandonment and for the suspension of contemporary frenetic rhythms. This book is the result of a new methodology where Jiôn Kiim abandoned the maps that have usually guided her, and wandered through the city by following the clues that appeared in the sky. The artist found curious juxtapositions: brick industrial chimneys, which are what remains of many of the old factories of the 19^th and 20th century today - decontextualized in the midst of buildings that have emerged since; and forests that stem in the wasteland ruins, where vegetation grows wildly - constituting habitat for particular forms of life. The book was conceived by Jiôn Kiim and coordinated by João Pedro Amorim. It includes texts from both authors.

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The Yearbook ’22 is part of the collection that has been published annually by the INSTITUTE, bringing together the most significant moments of the program, with a focus on documentation and reflection, and presenting a selection of contributions from authors across various fields. This year, we chose a digital publication format in order to broaden its reach and make the contents freely available to all those interested. Access the Yearbook ’22 here.

Yearbook’19 is the first volume in INSTITUTO’s annual series, capturing the events and activities of a cultural space in Porto dedicated to architecture, the arts, and interdisciplinary exchange. Rather than presenting definitive conclusions, the book embraces unfinished ideas and collective speculation, imagining possibilities for the future.
Structured into four chapters, it brings together diverse practices and perspectives. Discussing Cities & Territories reflects on urban and territorial dynamics locally and globally, from informal contexts to coastal transformations. Sharing Architecture & Spatial Practices presents emerging studios and authors across disciplines, foregrounding small-scale projects, travel experiences, and speculative visions. Tackling the Social & Political addresses urgent questions of climate change, migration, and gentrification through exhibitions and critical interventions. Finally, Escaping the Institution highlights INSTITUTO’s informal, independent character, providing a platform for academic groups and collectives to step outside conventional settings and explore collaborative, experimental approaches.
Set against the backdrop of a refurbished warehouse in Porto’s historic centre, this first Yearbook documents how INSTITUTO has established itself as a meeting point for reflection, experimentation, and cultural production across borders.

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"Só Fachada" is a project, developed in partnership with Underdogs Gallery, that proposed to reframe the significance of an empty building, bringing new life to its current condition, transforming its façade for the enjoyment of the city and its inhabitants. Curated by Underdogs Gallery, Pauline Foessel and Alexandre Farto (Vhils), the artists Kruella d’Enfer, ±MaisMenos± and Berru were invited to do art residencies and to produce temporary interventions in the façade of the building. The project culminated with the launch of this book that documents the processes of reflection and critical thinking that were integral to its realisation.

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INSTITUTO is an independent project. As a nonprofit organization, we rely significantly on individual and institutional support to continue carrying out our projects and cultural activities.

Yearbook’19 is an essential means to continue disseminating and promoting experimentation and investigation between architecture, the arts and their interdisciplinary crossings.