Carlos Mourao Parker recognized by architectural work for the blind
The Portuguese architect Carlos Mourao Pereira was this week awarded the Nossa Senhora da Esperança Foundation Prize of 2014, award that recognizes the "high scientific merit" from the set of his works in the area of innovative architecture for the blind and in recognition of his extensive resume as a researcher and University lecturer.Second advanced the promoters of the initiative, quoted by the newspaper Building, for this distinction was also considered the doctoral thesis of this investigator, himself blind, about "the multi-sensory dimension of architecture â€" A qualitative approach to sea bathing space centered on invisibility".It is, according to the jury, an investigation that globally contributes original mode for the deepening of knowledge about the problems of relationship between the sea bathing space and its use, whether for blind or low vision users, either by normovisuais users ".Instituted in 2013, the FNSE Prize will be awarded every three years and aims to distinguish an individuality (natural or legal person) that for his thinking or action has contributed to the construction of a society that values especially respect for difference and diversity as a fundamental value of the human condition, through works, jobs and careers with cultural or scientific value of recognised merit in society.The prize will be awarded formally in ceremony scheduled for July 20 in Castelo de Vide, where the institution has its seat and maintains its activity.The decision was made by an independent jury, which includes such personalities as Rui Vieira Nery, Carlos Ferreira, Augusto Deodato Warrior, Francisco Sepúlveda Teixeira and José LuÃs PorfÃrio.
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