Countries that are part of the so-called “global south” have undergone many transformations in their cities and urban contexts in recent years due to the economic and social challenges they face. Urban growth, sustainable development, quality of life and health in emerging cities, and the development of their own cultural identity have been some of the issues that local architecture had to incorporate.
Young architects have understood the importance of making an architecture that is deeply rooted in their own territory while giving this architecture a clear local identity. By generating new typologies and using their own resources and materials, they have presented innovative, site-specific, and, above all, solutions with a new fresh focus towards what represents them as creators of this architecture.
36 Architecture Firms from the Global South You Should Know
Mendes da Rocha and Al Borde among Winners of the XI Ibero-American Architecture and Urbanism Biennial (XI BIAU)
In Asunción (Paraguay), the XI Ibero-American Architecture and Urbanism Biennial (XI BIAU) have presented the winners of the Panorama de Obras section (Projects Panorama) of this contest edition, "all faithful to the spirit of the XI BIAU: living, the inhabitant," according to the organization.
Among 997 proposed works throughout Latin America, 17 architectural works —predominantly public projects— built in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Venezuela are the winners of the XI BIAU.
New City Hall in Nancagua / Beals Lyon Arquitectos
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Architects: Beals Lyon Arquitectos
- Area: 2700 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Cordova
Kral Galery / TIRONI BARTLAU
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Architects: TIRONI BARTLAU
- Area: 47 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Sherwin-Williams, Arauco, Divicen, Microfloor, MuebleMetal
Hualle House / Ampuero Yutronic
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Architects: Ampuero Yutronic
- Area: 230 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: CHC, Cutek, GLASSTECH, Industville + MENU A/S, Madmass + Mauricio Aguila EIRL
Tierras Blancas House / Gonzalo Claro
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Architects: Gonzalo Claro
- Area: 170 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Copromet, Ingelam, Polpaico
Lacaton & Vassal and UMWELT Awarded the 2016 Lisbon Architecture Triennale's Lifetime Achievement and Début Awards
French studio Lacaton & Vassal and Chilean studio UMWELT have been revealed as the recipients of the 2016 Lisbon Architecture Triennale's Lifetime Achievement Award and Début Award, respectively. An award ceremony will take place on the 15th November 2016 at the Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB), followed by a conference convened by Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal.
Lisbon Triennale Millennium bcp Début Award: Shortlist Announced
The Lisbon Triennale Millennium bcp Début Award was created to celebrate the achievements, and promote the careers of, young architects and practices under the age of 35.
More than 140 applications were received, representing five continents and including 39 countries including Portugal, Germany, Brazil, and Mexico, as well as Iran, Jordan, Sudan, and Palestine. The jury have praised the very high level of the proposals across the board.
Malleco Governorship / Francisco Javier Correa, Cristóbal Fernández, Pedro Hoffmann, Andrés Mas, Sebastián Mundi, Sol Pérez Martinez
Harasic & López Headquarters / EGBARQ
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Architects: EGBARQ
- Area: 515 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Sherwin-Williams, Allco, Artin, Casa Musa, Imbuia Oscura, +3
CML House / Ricardo Torrejón + Arturo Chadwick
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Architects: Arturo Chadwick, Ricardo Torrejón
- Area: 129 m²
- Year: 2015
Integra Building / UMWELT
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Architects: UMWELT
- Area: 1108 m²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: Constructora Rudloff, Leiva Ingeniería
Casablanca / UNOATRES Arquitectos
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Architects: UNOATRES Arquitectos
- Area: 450 m²
- Year: 2010
Transmission Central / UMWELT + Juan Manuel Sepúlveda
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Architects: Juan Manuel Sepúlveda, UMWELT
- Area: 190 m²
- Year: 2014
House Tunquén / WHALE!
Ombu Building / Mas Fernandez Architects
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Architects: Mas Fernandez Architects
- Area: 6 m²
- Year: 2009
SIP Panel House / Gabriel Rudolphy + Alejandro Soffia
3-Element House / Tomás Swett
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Architects: Tomás Swett