Structural transformations: My SAHC adventure
“I decided to apply to the SAHC Master Course because I am deeply interested in existing building design projects, especially if the structures have a particular architectural and...
rehabilitation
My SAHC scientific journey
It was first in 2010 that I found the SAHC Masters on the internet when searching about masonry structures. I was really astonished because what I wanted had...
The lab, the lessons, and the legacy
I have always been amazed by the buildings and wanted to be a part of the team that is designing them. The process seemed exciting, but at...
A Pakistani Architect’s journey to SAHC
In this fast-paced world, it has become the reality to find ourselves in unexpected circumstances, pursuing newfound passions and ambitions. My story is somewhat similar, with academic...
“I see no other place suited well enough to host a program like SAHC”
The moment I arrived in Guimarães, I didn’t at all perceive what is usually referred to as a “cultural shock”, as I was already familiar with Portugal and...
“SAHC seemed like a dream”
A year on from the beginning of my SAHC experience, I was speaking to some of the amazing friends I made during my adventures in conservation, and we...
“I feel great to be part of this story”
The choice to pursuing an international Master course years after the end of my bachelor studies was a tough choice, but the payoff given by SAHC was terrific....
The impact of SAHC in my life
Deciding to complete a master’s degree in a new country during a pandemic was certainly an interesting choice, yet I could not be happier with my experience as...
My experience studying at SAHC
Before I arrived in Guimarães in September, I was feeling a huge mix of emotions. Although I was excited to begin a new journey, I was nervous about...
What SAHC has meant to me
Let me tell you, standing on the roof of Porto Cathedral, at the very top of one of the tallest hills in the city, gives you a view...