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Discover the Chilean Projects That Won the 2022 Brick Architecture Award

The 2022 Chile Brick Architecture Award is organized by Cerámica Santiago and the Faculty of Architecture at the Universidad del Desarrollo. Held biennially, the event recognizes and promotes the use of ceramic brick in Chilean architecture, highlighting its wide range of applications and widespread adoption nationwide.

Plea Santiago 2022: The Future of Sustainable Buildings and Urbanism in the Era of Emergency

The 36th PLEA Conference will be held in Santiago, Chile, from November 23 to 25 at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. This year’s theme is influenced by the pandemic and questions the role of our future built environments: "The Future of Sustainable Buildings and Urbanism in the Age of Emergency."

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Plaza Baquedano Renovation: Redevelopment Works Begin at Chile's Social Epicenter

On Wednesday, November 3, work began on the redevelopment plan for Plaza Baquedano and its surroundings in Santiago de Chile. It is worth noting that Plaza Baquedano—traditionally known as Plaza Italia and recently referred to as Plaza de la Dignidad—is the convergence point for both celebrations and protests. These events have often been marked by social unrest and, particularly following the events of October 18, 2019, have left their mark on the public space. What does the future hold for this site of immense social and political significance?

Public Debates: Alejandro Aravena and Norman Foster discuss access to housing in cities

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the first edition of the Norman Foster Foundation's public debates will be held at the Fundación Francisco Giner de los Ríos in Madrid, Spain, with the support of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. The conference and subsequent debate will feature a panel of experts and a conversation between two Pritzker Prize laureates: Norman Foster, President of the Norman Foster Foundation, and Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, Executive Director of ELEMENTAL.