City Cortex, a research programme supported by world-leading cork producer Corticeira Amorim and unveiled this month, uses Lisbon as a testbed to explore new possibilities for the material's use in urban design. The project challenged internationally recognised architects and designers Eduardo Souto de Moura, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Gabriel Calatrava, Leong Leong, Sagmeister & Walsh, and Yves Behar to present experimentations with cork, creating a series of public installations. The concept was curated by Guta Moura Guedes, a mainstay in Portugal’s art and culture scene.
