Luís Miguel Correia (Coimbra, 1970). Architect from the Department of Architecture of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra (DARQ|FCTUC). Master in Building Science from the Department of Civil Engineering (FCTUC), with the dissertation “Castelos em Portugal. Retrato do seu perfil arquitectónico [1509-1949]” (Castles in Portugal. A portrait of its architectural profile [1509-1949]). Currently pursues a Ph.D at DARQ|FCTUC on the theme “Relação entre o monumento e o lugar. As Zonas Especiais de Protecção” (Relation between Monument and Place. Heritage’s special protection areas). Has several papers and lectures delivered at national and international conferences, mainly within the research field of heritage, territory and landscape. Teaching Assistant at DARQ|FCTUC in the chairs of Architectural Project and Architectural Research Seminar. Author and co-author of several projects on different categories such as housing, rehabilitation of civic spaces, commercial and public buildings and ephemeral constructions. Special reference to projects developed for heritage buildings and sites in collaboration with the former Portuguese Architectural Heritage Institute and General Board for the Buildings and National Monuments. Winner and short-listed in several prizes. In 2010 has published the book “Castelos em Portugal. Retrato do seu perfil arquitectónico [1509-1949]”, Coimbra: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, 2010 [available here].

