Partners & Collabs
schools & universities
"The Foundation seeks to bring together individuals and organisations committed to building a sustainable tomorrow for Torrão and beyond. By joining us, you become part of a global network of changemakers working together to drive positive transformation in our communities and in the world."
Over more than five decades, the DaST Foundation has partnered with numerous schools, universities, and academic institutions around the world, contributing new perspectives, values, and approaches to the educational sector. Through these collaborations, the Foundation has fostered meaningful exchanges between academia, communities, and the territories in which its projects unfold.
Many of these partnerships have taken shape through residency programmes conceived and developed by the Foundation, where students, professors, and researchers engage directly with real contexts through hands-on projects, research workshops, and interdisciplinary exploration.
Among the schools and universities with whom we have had the privilege to collaborate are:
- Ar.Co – Centro de Arte e Comunicacao Visual
- Edinburgh Napier University – School of Arts & Creative Industries
- FAUL – Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Lisboa
- FBAUL – Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
- ICS-UL – Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa
- IELT – Instituto de Estudos de Literatura e Tradição
- IST – Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa
- ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
- RGSU – Rostov State University of Civil Engeneering
- SCUT – South China University of Technology
- Universidade de Évora
- University of Aberdeen
- UMSoA – University of Miami School of Architecture
- XJTLU – Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- XJTLU – Design School
programmes & institutions
"Amidst pressing global challenges, collaborative frameworks like Agenda 21 and initiatives led by organizations such as the American Council for Sustainability and its Portuguese counterpart play a crucial role in advancing sustainability."
Over the years, the DaST Foundation has developed meaningful collaborations with a wide range of national and international programmes, cultural institutions, academic networks, and public and private organisations. These partnerships play a fundamental role in strengthening the Foundation’s mission, enabling the exchange of knowledge, resources, and perspectives across different fields and geographies.
By working alongside institutions that share a commitment to sustainability, cultural preservation, education, and community development, the Foundation fosters environments where ideas can be tested, research can flourish, and innovative practices can emerge. These collaborations not only expand the reach and impact of the Foundation’s initiatives, but also contribute to building bridges between territories, cultures, and disciplines.
Through these partnerships, DaST continues to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem of cooperation, where collective action supports the regeneration of landscapes, the empowerment of communities, and the advancement of a more balanced and sustainable future.
Some of the programmes, institutions, and organisations with whom we have had the privilege to collaborate include:
community partnerships & collaborations
"At the heart of this endeavour is a transformative vision that brings together integrative urbanism, arts and culture and sustainable tourism to breathe new life into depopulated and at risk urban and rural communities."
Since 2023, the DaST Foundation has built strong partnerships and collaborations with local entities, businesses, and community organisations in Torrão and its surrounding areas. These connections are central to the Foundation’s approach, ensuring that all initiatives are deeply rooted in the territory and aligned with the needs, knowledge, and aspirations of the local community.
By working closely with local stakeholders, the Foundation supports the preservation of heritage, the revitalisation of public spaces, and the promotion of sustainable practices, while creating opportunities for participation, co-creation, and knowledge exchange. These collaborations strengthen social cohesion, empower residents, and foster a shared sense of ownership over the cultural and environmental development of the region.
Through these local partnerships, DaST continues to nurture a model of regeneration that is inclusive, context-driven, and replicable, highlighting the potential of community-led initiatives to inspire broader regional and global practices.
Some of the local partners and collaborators who have contributed to these efforts include:
businesses & projects
“In the quest for sustainable solutions, we must transcend conventional paradigms and embrace holistic approaches”
Over the years, the DaST Foundation has collaborated with a diverse range of businesses, projects, and entrepreneurial initiatives around the world, all united by a shared commitment to shaping more sustainable and resilient futures. These collaborations reflect the Foundation’s belief that meaningful transformation emerges through dialogue and cooperation between different sectors, disciplines, and cultural contexts.
Throughout this journey, the Foundation has had the privilege of partnering and working alongside inspiring businesses, corporations, and entrepreneurs whose vision and dedication have contributed to the development and impact of its initiatives. Some of the organisations and individuals we have had the honour to collaborate with include:
artists, creatives, artistic studios, art galleries
"At DaST, sustainability extends beyond technological advancements to encompass a multidisciplinary approach. By bringing together fields like ecology, architecture, and economics, we aim to design holistic systems that harmonize with nature."
Art and culture have always formed the foundation of connection, dialogue, and shared language across all the initiatives developed by the DaST Foundation. Through creative expression, the Foundation nurtures spaces where ideas, communities, and disciplines converge, enabling cultural practices to contribute meaningfully to the regeneration of places and the strengthening of social bonds.
Over the years, the Foundation has cultivated a close and dedicated relationship with a wide range of multidisciplinary artists, creatives, and artistic studios. Their perspectives, practices, and collaborations have been deeply inspiring and instrumental in shaping the evolution of the Foundation’s projects, enriching them with imagination, critical reflection, and cultural depth. Among them are:
photography & videography
"Through dialogue and the celebration of local identity, cultural communication deepens understanding, promotes inclusivity and nurtures a strong sense of belonging. The Foundation recognises the transformative power of cultural communication in shaping and strengthening our community."
Over the years, the DaST Foundation has established dynamic partnerships with media organisations, production companies, and creative platforms to support documentaries, video projects, multimedia workshops, and photography initiatives. These collaborations enable the Foundation to share the stories, processes, and impacts of its projects with wider audiences, highlighting the intersections between culture, community, and sustainability.
Through these media partnerships, the Foundation not only documents its initiatives but also co-creates content that inspires, educates, and engages diverse publics. By working alongside talented filmmakers, photographers, and multimedia practitioners, DaST ensures that each project is communicated with artistic integrity, narrative depth, and visual impact.
These collaborations amplify the reach and resonance of the Foundation’s work, offering insight into creative processes, local communities, and innovative approaches to cultural and environmental regeneration.
Some of the media partners and collaborators who have joined us in these projects include:
additional collaborations
“To cherish the memory and aspirations of the population, to nurture the rural and urban landscape, to preserve traditional knowledge, to ensure harmonious and sustainable restoration, and to promote all forms of art and active tourism for the common good”
and a special thanks to
/ A / Abdul Waheed, Adelia Ries, Adi Shamir Baron, Adib Cúre (Studio Architecture Miami), Agata Wiorko, Alex Vale, Alex van Gelder, Alexandra Harnden, Aline Spagnoli, Andrea Kindt, Andrei Markov, Ann Li Liao, Annabel Brooks, Anne Marie Ganet, Anneli Faiers, António Castelo Branco, António P. Machado, António Salvador da Costa, Apple Wan Chen, Ariel Huber, Asunção Christa / B / Barbara Pyle, Bernard Bonnamour, Bernard Dabos, Bernard Festy, Bitkulova Violetta, Bettina Winterfeld, Bill Chen, Bijoy Jain, Bohdan Petrov, Brendan Leeuven, Bruce Mau, Bruno Cot, Bruno Garnero / C / Camilla Cañeque, Camille Watson, Carie A. Penabad, Carlos Cezanne, Caroline Challan Belvar, Catherine Bouat, Cátia Miriam Costa, Chayan Khoi, Che Peping, Chen Yi Wei, Chen Yiping, Christian de Monbrison, Christina Querol Carceller, Christine Banksz, Christine Callet-Fanjaud, Chuck Kent, Claire Delbos, Clare Beresford, Clarissa Bortolon, Coco Liu, Constança Duarte Ferreira, Cynthia de Monbrison / D / David Kaufman, David Yu, Denis Piel, Desiree Dolron, Diane Weston, Dimitri Bogdanos, Diogo Pires, Dixie Wang Guanyu, Dominique Colliot, Donchenko Julia, Duarte (Duda) Leandro, Dzhamilia Chernii / E / Ebehard Wistuba, Elisha Abas, Emma Hemmings, Emmanuel Bourgeois, Eric Goraieb, Eva Lin / F / Faisal Sabeen, Fat, Feng (Sammy) Gao, Feng Jiang, Feng Shu, Fernando Nunes da Silva (Prof.), Filipa Leandro, Filipa Silveira, France David, Francisco Amado, François Vignaux / G / Gabrielle de Saint Venant, Ganna Kovalyova, Gary Chang, Gaston Ye Ziteng, Gao Wei, George H. Muller, George Martin, Geping Bao (Prof.), Gonçalo Leandro, Gorbatenko Ekaterina, Gorelova Anastasiya, Goryainov Anton, Gracie Cavnar, Guillaume de Laubier, Guo Qian (Prof.), Gully Wells, Guy de Casteja, Guy Quesseveur, Gwen Robinson / H / Haitong Zhu, Han Dequan, Hao Hu, He Tian Tian, Helder Metello de Napoles, Herve Le Tellier, Howard Altmann, Huang Hongbo, Hugo Zhang Xun / I / Ian Hamlinton, Igor Miksch, Isabel Caldeira, Isabelle van Passel / J / Jaclyn McNutt, Jacqueline Bissat, James Greyson, Jana Matejkova-Middleton, Jane Knight, Jane Zhao Zheng, Jean Coustols, Jean Landre, Jean Yves Loude, Jeanne Boratav-Barzilai, Jenny Chu, Jeremy Irons, Jerome Dupuis, Jess Yu, Jia Yun, Jiang Gehry, Jing Ning, Joana Saboeira, João Caraça, João Erse, João M. Correia, João Vestia, Jon Steinberg, Jorge Gonçalves, José Carlos, José Reis, Joyce Yang Zhuosi, Judith Brouste, Judy Bill Carson, Jutta Matthess / K / Kateryna Vovk, Katherine Both, Keller Viktor, Kevan Cheng, Kotlyarova Ekaterina, Kozachenko Olga, Kunz Lebensart-ag / L / Laogen Farmers, Lazarev Alexander G., Leandro Erlich, Lee Ziruo, Li (head of Baixa Community), Li Bo, Li Ming Zheng, Li Tang, Li Wendy, Lilit Arutyunyan, Lier, Lin Chunhua, Lin Ying Hao, Lionel Tardif, Lisa Johnson, Liu Daogang, Liu Zouhang Wang, Liudmila Makhmutova, Liuzhuang Wang, Liz Hasell, Lola Redon Coustols, Louise Mc Elvogue, Luc Vincent, Lucanor Alentejo, Lucas Alarion Veyra, Lucy Perceval, Luis Araújo, Luís Godinho, Luís Machado, Luís Pimentel, Luis Soveral, Luisa Videira, Lulu Townsend, Luna Paiva, Luo Lijun, Lynn Guan / M / Malik Si-Hassen, Manuel Amaral de Ataide Banazol, Manuel Correia Guedes, Mao’s brothers, Maoeraichiyu, Marcel Marette, Margreet Markerink, Maria Clotilde Almeida, Maria de Morais, Maria João Granate, Marie Odile Sejeau, Mariana Duarte, Mariana Paixão, Marina Carvalho, Mário Caeiro, Marja de Vries, Marta Alvim, Marta Leitão, Maryse Vassalo, Melillo Giuseppe, Meshcheryakov Sergey, Michel Batlle, Michel Bouchet, Michel Debord, Mikael Hudson, Mikhaylo Kurtiak, Mindzaeva Madina, Misha de Podestad, Mnatsakanyan Laura, Muhammad Farhan / N / Nadine Hudson, Nadiya Tsap, Naomi Skinner, Natacha Penot, Natalia Naichuk, Nathalie Heidsick de Saint Phalle, Nathaniel Lande, Nelson Cavalheiro, Nenuphar Wu Jiawei, Nicolas Corboz, Nina Fidchenko / O / Odar, Olivier Rolin / P / Pascal Landre, Pascale Darre, Patricia Andrade, Patricia Engelhorn, Patrícia Westheimer, Paula Cadima, Perekhodko Dmitriy, Peter Wise, Petukhova Ekaterina, Phil Hawes, Philipp Kindt, Phillipe Ries, Philippe Gendre / Q / Qian Yang, Qin Jian Ming, Qing Wang, Qiu Lan, Qiu Nian, Quitterie Coustols / R / Ralph Watson, Ranvir Sha, Raquel Carrilho, Reena Bhoyroo, Reiner Weichert, Rene Citroen, Ribeiro Telles (Prof.), Richard Werly, Richard Zimmler, Rita Costa NascimentoRita Neves, Rita Ortiz, Ritu Dalmia, Robert B. Bradfield, Rong Yi, Rory Middleton, Rose Sheperd, Rui Pinto Gonçalves, Rupert Eden / S / Sabrina de Bree, Sandiamano, Sandra Cristina Felix Pacheco de Matos, Sandy Dhuyvetter, Sanwal Hussain, Sara Yan, Sarah Sheridan, Sarah Spankie, Serry Osmena, Shaoping Guan, Siddharthi Shangavi, Sissi Zhang, Selma Prodanovic, Sgouyun Lu, Shcherbakov Ivan, Shi Hongjian, Shi Zhenyu, Shouyun Lu, Silvia Vieira, Simon James Phillips, Simon S. Q., Sivan Askayo, S. M. Amanullah, Sonia Wong Wong, Sophie Capot-Rey, Sophie Roberts, Stephanie Pander, Su Yi, Sue, Susan Herrick-Luraschi, Svitlana Derevenska, Swordman Zhang Xueyuan / T / Tanveer Akhtar, Tara Mandy, Teresa Heitor, The Seed Saver’s Network, Tim Madeira, Tina, Todd Maurer, Tony Smith / V / Valaeva Mariya, Vasco Luz, Virginie Henaff, Virginie Zehr / W / Wan Wan Tingting, Wang Sirph, Wang Wei Jun, Wanyan Peng, Weiqing Liu, Weng Da Da, William Vos, Wim Wenders, Wu, Wu Hun, Wu Jianzhao (Captain), Wu Wu Juanyu / X / Xiaoxiao Zang, Xiaoyun Jian, Xu Ven Na / Y / Yan Xue, Yang Seng, Yang Yangyang, Yara Kes, Yiming Deng, Yu Ki Wang Yuying, Yun Jia, Yves Dauge, Yvette Durand / Z / Zara Ferreira, Zelda Perkins, Zhao bi Long, Zhao Hui, Zhao Wen Liang, Zebede, Zhmak Marina, Zoya Mohajery
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