Registration · DI-REH · ISTAR-Iscte

About the Workshop

A five-day, research-oriented workshop transforming historical ornament into computational and CNC-fabricated relief prototypes. Participants work in two or three groups, each producing one prototype panel and its process documentation.

Target Participants

The programme is specifically aimed at higher education students in Architecture, Design, and Engineering, both national and international, as well as young professionals holding a master’s degree in the aforementioned fields.

Requirements

Personal laptop required.
Rhinoceros 3D is mandatory. Participants should have at least an intermediate level, including basic 2D/3D modelling, curve editing, layer management and file export.
Grasshopper knowledge is optional but recommended.
Basic visual interpretation and architectural representation skills are expected.

Please note: The workshop will take place only if a minimum of 10 participants have paid the registration fee. If this minimum number is not reached, the workshop will be cancelled and all registration fees paid will be fully refunded.

Refunds will be issued only in the event that the workshop is cancelled by the organisers. No refunds will be provided for participants who register but subsequently decide not to attend, are unable to attend, or otherwise fail to participate in the workshop. The organisers shall not be held responsible for any inconvenience, costs, or expenses incurred as a result of the cancellation or non-attendance.

Registration of Interest

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Thank you — your interest is recorded.

The organisers will be in touch with the full call for participants and payment details. For questions, write to istar@iscte-iul.pt.

Key Information

Dates, fee & capacity

€180

Registration Fee

10 Sep

Deadline (with payment)

15

Maximum Capacity

10

Minimum Paid to Run

Milestone	Date
Deadline for applications with payment	10 September 2026
Workshop	28 September – 2 October 2026

Please note: The workshop will take place only if a minimum of 10 participants have paid the registration fee. If this minimum number is not reached, the workshop will be cancelled and all registration fees paid will be fully refunded.

Refunds will be issued only in the event that the workshop is cancelled by the organisers. No refunds will be provided for participants who register but subsequently decide not to attend, are unable to attend, or otherwise fail to participate in the workshop. The organisers shall not be held responsible for any inconvenience, costs, or expenses incurred as a result of the cancellation or non-attendance.

FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the registration fee?

The registration fee is €180 per participant. The deadline for applications with payment is 10 September 2026.

What software experience do I need?

Rhinoceros 3D at an intermediate level is mandatory (basic 2D/3D modelling, curve editing, layer management and file export). Grasshopper is optional but recommended.

What should I bring?

A personal laptop with Rhinoceros 3D installed is required. Basic visual interpretation and architectural representation skills are expected.

What will I produce?

Working in one of two or three groups, you will help produce a digital twin, a computational reinterpretation and one CNC-fabricated prototype panel (approximately 20 × 30 cm), in timber, cork or composite material.

Is the workshop in English?

Yes. Sessions and materials are delivered in English.

What if the minimum number of participants is not reached?

The workshop will take place only if a minimum of 10 participants have paid the registration fee. If this minimum number is not reached, the workshop will be cancelled and all registration fees paid will be fully refunded. Refunds will be issued only in the event that the workshop is cancelled by the organisers; no refunds will be provided for participants who register but do not attend.

What happens to my outputs afterwards?

Process materials and prototypes may be featured in the web-based digital exhibition, always with participant consent.