Organized annually by Escola da Cidade, the Scientific Initiation Symposium has established itself since its first edition in 2009 as a prolific space for debate among students, advisors, and invited commentators regarding academic research and fundamental issues in the field of architecture and urbanism across its multiple approaches—from social housing themes to landscape discussions, from public art to critiques of modern Brazilian architecture, and from urbanism to design.
In its 11th edition, the Escola da Cidade Scientific Initiation Symposium solidifies its role as a forum for presenting undergraduate research in architecture, urbanism, and related fields, conducted both at Escola da Cidade and at other universities, colleges, and schools. The opportunity to bring work from Escola da Cidade into dialogue with research from other institutions is a unique chance to broaden the scope of debate, which is essential for deepening critical thinking within the realm of scientific research in architecture and urbanism.
