10/14/2026
Architecture has a wonderful way of bringing people together, even across the Atlantic!
During our recent visit to São Miguel in the Azores Portugal, Fabrik Architects had the pleasure of reconnecting with Professor Louis-Pierre Bélec and Sean Maciel, and joining students from Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture for presentations of their work at the University of the Azores.
A big congratulations to the students and faculty for their inspiring work exploring the adaptive reuse of the island’s historic SINAGA industrial buildings! It was wonderful to see their ideas taking shape, exchange perspectives, and share in their enthusiasm for architecture beyond borders.
A sincere thank you to Louis-Pierre Bélec Sean Maciel , and the masters students for such a warm welcome, and for the opportunity to explore some of São Miguel’s remarkable architecture together, including the award-winning work of Portuguese architect Aires Mateus’ Furnas Monitoring and Investigation Centre.
We look forward to following the next stages of this exciting project and the ongoing connections with the University of the Azores, University of Coimbra and Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture!
Great architecture connects people, places, and ideas!