Research Group
Research Group
Research Group
Miguel Belo de Morais Aleixo

Assistant Researcher
research interests
Spatial Planning, Cities, Urbanism, Urban Regeneration, Public Space, Architecture, Cultural Heritage, Ecology, History of Architecture
Short Bio
Architect with experience in urban rehabilitation, social housing, and public facilities. Currently part of the Ministry of National Defense, where he develops projects for the design, adaptation, and reuse of military infrastructures. He worked at the Oeiras City Council on urban regeneration, housing, municipal facilities, and the management of Informal Urban Settlements. He is the co-founder of Atelier 8, where he participated in the design of architectural projects. Holds a Master's degree in Sustainable Urbanism from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and also studied Architectural Rehabilitation at FAUTL, deepening his research on the regeneration and requalification of spaces with historical and strategic value. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Urban Studies at ISCTE, focusing his research on the conversion of decommissioned military installations and the exploration of sustainable and innovative solutions for their reintegration into the urban fabric.