Author: Isidora Tscherebilo | ArchDaily

Densifying Santiago? Opposing Views from Architecture and Urbanism Experts

Isidora Tscherebilo — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:19:00 +0000

In recent years, population density in Santiago de Chile has gained significant prominence as an urban and architectural topic, as well as an economic, political, social, and environmental one. Its vast impact—both positive and negative—has generated conflicting viewpoints among experts, prompting us to ask: should we densify Santiago?

Renca Selected for the Cities Forward Program, a U.S. Urban Sustainability Initiative

Isidora Tscherebilo — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0000

The US Cities Forward program selects various municipalities in the Western Hemisphere requiring urban assistance based on environmental, economic, and social criteria, focusing on the concepts of "sustainability, inclusion, and resilience." The initiative recently announced the 24 cities that will participate from this year through 2026, engaging in peer-to-peer learning with US cities while gaining access to tools and funding to achieve their sustainability goals.

Cazú Zegers, Among the 30 Most Powerful Women in Chile According to Forbes

Isidora Tscherebilo — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0000

With the goal of highlighting Chilean women who embody female empowerment, Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the 30 most influential women in the country today. The selection is based on key attributes such as leadership, public inspiration, and an ongoing contribution to shaping a more gender-equitable nation.

Wulff Castle in Viña del Mar: An Architectural Renaissance Underway

Isidora Tscherebilo — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0000

Wulff Castle in Viña del Mar is a renowned landmark, celebrated for its appearance and architectural style inspired by Liechtenstein Castle in Germany. The structure features German and French design elements, along with medieval characteristics—qualities that captivate both locals and the thousands of tourists who visit it.

Time Portal in Juliaca, Peru: Between Inca Architecture and the Modern Codes of Globalization

Isidora Tscherebilo — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0000

The Time Portal, designed by Longhi Architects, is an architectural project commissioned by the company "Los Portales" to create an identity landmark in the plaza of a modern residential development in the city of Juliaca, Peru.

Chile has a new National Council for Territorial Development, and its president is Paola Jirón

Isidora Tscherebilo — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0000

Paola Jirón is the newly appointed president of Chile's new National Council for Territorial Development (CNDT), a recently established entity that merges the National Council for Urban Development (CNDU) and the National Council for Rural Development (CNDR). She takes on the challenge of promoting planning that accounts for the specific characteristics of each region, while facilitating dialogue to develop solutions for pressing spatial issues, such as the growing population in informal settlements, urban development in disaster-prone areas, and the increasing subdivision of rural land.

The female pencil in the Chilean architecture classroom

Isidora Tscherebilo — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:08:00 +0000

The podcast "Lápiz femenino en el aula de arquitectura" was created by Layla Jorquera Sepúlveda, an architect from the Universidad de Chile, to bring visibility to women from different architecture institutions who have completed the Design Studio course, which carries the highest number of academic crédits.