The exhibition at the Findeisen Foundation Forum offers a focused insight into the emergence of a new generation of Portuguese architects through carefully selected projects. At its core are positions that have developed under the distinctive social, economic, and cultural conditions of the early 21st century, enriching contemporary Portuguese architecture with fresh perspectives.

The presented works demonstrate a remarkable diversity of approaches and strategies: from precisely contextualized interventions in existing structures to experimental design methodologies and internationally informed practices. What unites them is a thoughtful engagement with space, material, and social responsibility—one that continues the long tradition of Portuguese architecture while critically advancing it.

By bringing together biographical information, individual career trajectories, and an overview of the formative historical, political, and cultural conditions, the exhibition makes visible a potential generational connection. Generation is understood here not as a rigid category, but as an open network of shared experiences, discourses, and questions that reveal a common sensibility. Simultaneously, the exhibition is part of a continuous engagement with Portuguese architecture that has accompanied curator Carsten Land for nearly three decades. It builds on earlier investigations while expanding the perspective to encompass current developments that shape the architectural self-understanding of a young generation caught between local identity and global connectivity. The result is a multifaceted portrait of an architecture that consciously positions itself within an established tradition while simultaneously seeking new paths—thoughtful, critical, and forward-looking.

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