Antonio is an architect and researcher currently based in London
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Antonio is an architect and researcher currently based in London
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This visual essay examines the parallel organisational frameworks of extractivism as applied to material resources, data, and biometric information.
The visual component, created using image-to-image translation models, analyzes the subtle connections between language and imagery, revealing inherent biases and flaws within these tools.
In collaboration with Arianna Iodice
Published on 𝘔𝘌𝘋𝘐𝘈𝘓 𝘋𝘐𝘚𝘖𝘙𝘋𝘌𝘙𝘚. 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 (vol I)
In March 2023 G.I.T launched its first film project: Montanha Invertida [Inverted Mountain]. We made it to support the struggle against the planned open-pit lithium mine in Covas de Barroso, Northern Portugal. Through 3D modelling and cartographic analysis, we reveal some of the destruction this mine would bring, to the region and further afield. Made in collaboration with people living and working in the region, we visualise some of the oversights and risks buried in the environmental impact assessments and mining plans.
Showing as part of Desejos Compulsivos at Galería Municipal de Porto, 25.03 - 28.05.
2,3,1000-GIT [Grupo de Investigaçao Territorial] is
Godofredo Enes Pereira, Jacob Bolton, MingXin Li, Antonio del Giudice, Tiago Patatas
(images courtesy of Renato Cruz Santos/Galeria Municipal do Porto)
This work is part of an ongoing research conducted by Godofredo Enes Pereira and Susano Caló on CERFI (1967-85), a research collective, that brought together students, militant groups, and professionals from the areas of psychiatry, architecture, and education.
The 2:28 video sequence is part of the body of work and archival material present at CIVA, Bruxelles as part of the exhibition Sick Architecture.
more info about the research here
Não às MINAS no BARROSO is a movement in defense of the natural, social and cultural heritage of the municipality of Montalegre.
The community is currently fighting against the interests of mining, which insists on taking the natural, social and cultural values of the re- gion (and the country), opposing any type of interest that is not its preservation, defense and protection.
We supported the community of Barroso in drafting an envioromental assessment to be distributed in the form of a leaflet for the forthcoming protest and events organised for the coming months.
This is a leaflet showing the potential impact of lithium mining in Covas do Barroso, visualising the plans submitted by Savannah Resources. The research and visualisations were produced by a team consisting of Godofredo Pereira, Jacob Bolton, MingXin Li and myself in collaboration with local organisations and activists Unidos Em Defesa de Covas do Barroso, Minas Não, PNB - Povo e Natureza do Barroso Unidos pela Natureza Associacao Ambiental, Extinction Rebellion Portugal which planned the recent protests rally in Boticas.
The text was written by the local organisations. The design of the leaflet is by Dayana Lucas.
2,3,1000-GIT [Grupo de Investigacao Territorial]
Godofredo Enes Pereira, Jacob Bolton, MingXin Li, Antonio del Giudice, Tiago Patatas
Building on the earlier exploration of the challenges faced by indigenous communities in northern Chile, this design strategy focuses on the development of architectural and territorial frameworks that respond to social and environmental conflicts. By employing processes of listening, mapping, and collaborative engagement—both virtual and physical—the project seeks to align with the lived experiences of those on the front lines of these struggles.
The design strategy, speculates on the architectures and territorial tactics that may emerge through processes of listening, tracing and drawing together, virtually and physically, with those living on the front lines of social and environmental conflict in Chile. The project envisions a pedagogical platform where continuous transfer of ancestral knowledge can take place through intergenerational alliances.
Collaborators and supervisors include: Rolando Humire Coca, Claudia Montero, Georgia White, Godofredo Enes Pereira
For generations, indigenous communities in northern Chile have faced challenges stemming from land loss to mining operations and political frameworks rooted in the Pinochet-era constitution. An analysis of media sources and dialogues with residents of the Atacama Desert highlights the socio-political and environmental pressures affecting indigenous livelihoods. Government policies have exacerbated conflicts, often resulting in displacement as communities seek improved living conditions.
This study underscores the marginalization of indigenous knowledge systems and territorial sovereignty, which are frequently sacrificed in favor of industrial interests and conservative political agendas. The concept of "performed territoriality," as articulated by Gabrielė Grigorjevaitė in her thesis Territorial Disputes and the Neo-Extractivist Paradigm, provides a critical framework for understanding how territory, resources, infrastructure, and knowledge form an interconnected ecology of life in the Atacama region.
Collaborators and supervisors include: Rolando Humire Coca, Claudia Montero, Georgia White, Godofredo Enes Pereira
Fieldwork conducted in the Atacama region focused on examining the impact of tourism in villages surrounding the Atacama Salt Flat. Discussions with representatives from the Tulor and Beter communities, including community leader Daniel Chinchilla, highlighted critical concerns such as excessive resource consumption, increased traffic in protected areas, and the destruction of cultural heritage.
In response, a proposal was developed to promote alternative tourism strategies centred on archaeological and land stewardship tours, alongside the creation of a workshop hostel. This initiative aimed to provide tools for the Tulor and Beter communities to manage their ancestral territory effectively, regaining control and access to archaeological and heritage sites.
Locals acknowledge tourism as a significant economic driver for the villages near Salar de Atacama. However, they emphasized the necessity for sustainable resource management and restructured spatial and labor practices. Such an approach is essential for preserving traditions and cultural heritage while ensuring economic opportunities are beneficial and minimally disruptive to the community.
Design for the new master-plan for the conversion/restoration of the ICC/Flower Show Hall in Ghent
with Architecten De Vylder Vinck Tailleu
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As a continuation of the exhibition in Tirana the Warsaw wall structures were reused and appropriated to create a ‘lightbox’ in the double height stairway. This newly emerged room provided a new atmosphere and a clear distinction of spaces, acting as a continuation of the first exhibition’s principles in Warsaw, as well as additional exhibition space.
With Johanna Meyer-Grohbrügge (June14)
The gallerist wished for a continuous space where the transition between art presentation, showroom, office space and art storage could operate seamlessly. Art is and can be shown everywhere and the visitor is welcome to enter every space of the gallery.
The new staircase, connecting the two formerly separated floors, is placed in the center, which in combination with opening up old and new door openings, results in a circulation through all the rooms.
The visitor moves up to the exhibition and meeting rooms on the second floor through the staircase, which contains art storage and a library.
With Johanna Meyer-Grohbrügge (June14)