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CitySenZ
CA23145
Architectural and Urban Ambiances of European Cities
Conference Series of Cost Action CA23145
Dessine-moi une ambiance
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Shaping the Future Living Places
Act 1. Defining Architectural and Urban Ambiances
Workshop & Training School: 30 June – 2 July 2025
International Conference: 3 – 4 July 2025
Lusófona University, Lisbon (Portugal)
As today’s societal challenges grow increasingly complex, the notion of ambiance has become an essential lens for understanding how the sensory, cultural, and spatial dimensions of the built environment shape human experience. This first milestone of the COST programme CitySenZ CA23145 – Architectural and Urban Ambiances of European Cities seeks to refine Ambiance Theory and feed its insights back to architects, urban planners, and spatial designers.
1. International Conference
3 – 4 July 2025
Submission Tracks
We welcome proposals that address, among others, the following themes:
- State of the art in Ambiance Theory
- Multimodal in‑situ observation
- Disciplinary contributions & inter‑/transdisciplinary approaches
- Measuring and modelling ambiances
- Defining an ambiance, data collection/archiving, terminological coherence, innovation scouting, dissemination & training
Format
- Abstract (500 words): research question, method, expected results
- Short paper (2 000 words) for accepted contributions
Important — Submissions Opening Soon
The online submission portal will open shortly. Please do not send abstracts or papers by email; detailed instructions and the link to the portal will be announced on our website and mailing list.
Timeline
- 23 May 2025: abstract deadline
- 15 days after submission: notification of acceptance
- 30 June 2025: short‑paper deadline
Travel and accommodation support may be available in line with COST rules and subject to budgetary limits.
Fees :
Participation in the conference is free of charge — open access upon prior online registration.
Financial Support :
Accepted and submitted papers are eligible for Financial Support !
2. Workshop & Training School
30 June – 2 July 2025
Objectives
Led by Prof. John Levack Drever (Goldsmiths, University of London – Otoloci), the workshop will bring together twelve early‑career researchers and innovators (< 40 years old) to map definitions and approaches to ambiance across disciplines, cultures, and traditions. Results will be presented during the conference.
How to Apply
Send a ≈ 500‑word statement outlining:
- your discipline and relevant experiences or sensitivities;
- your interest in ambiance/atmosphere theories or concept mapping;
- your language skills and expectations for the workshop.
Selection will be based on scientific quality and diversity (PhD candidates and post‑docs particularly welcome).
Deadline
23 May 2025 (same as the conference abstract deadline)
Fees :
Participation in the workshop is free of charge.
Financial Support :
Accepted candidates are eligible for Financial Support !
Join us in Lisbon to debate, experiment, and help shape the Future Living Places!