Utopia(s): worlds and frontiers of the imaginary : proceedings of the 2nd International Multidisciplinary Congress, October 20-22 2016, Lisbon, Portugal

The idea of Utopia springs from a natural desire of transformation, of evolution pertaining to humankind and, therefore, one can find expressions of 'utopian' desire in every civilisation.

Having to do explicitly with human condition, Utopia accompanies closely cultural evolution, almost as a symbiotic organism.

Maintaining its roots deeply attached to ancient myths, utopian expression followed, and sometimes preceded cultural transformation.

Through the next almost five hundred pages (virtually one for each year since Utopia was published) researchers in the fields of Architecture and Urbanism, Arts and Humanities present the results of their studies within the different areas of expertise under the umbrella of Utopia.