Concepcion: The Latest Architecture and News

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PILOTO Itinerant Architecture Gallery showcases the work of young architects who stand out for exploring new formats of production linked to art. The works are presented through interventions in common spaces—such as bars, cafés, and community centers—located in different cities across Chile, with the goal of bringing the discipline closer to a wider audience. From March 29 to April 8, the work "Ecotono" will be presented in the city of Concepción, Chile.

Arquitectura y ciudad moderna en el sur de Chile. Memoria, territorio y proyecto is a book that originated from the "Surmoderno" seminar, "Valoración del Patrimonio Moderno en el Sur de Chile," held in Concepción in 2015. Two years later, following extensive editorial work, this volume was published to share and disseminate knowledge and reflections on the modern architecture developed in cities such as Chillán, Concepción, Talcahuano, Lota, Nacimiento, Osorno, and Punta Arenas—all of which exemplify the widespread development of this architectural style in the country.

The School of Architecture at the Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción campus, is organizing the exhibition "Modern Architecture: Environmental Control Elements in Educational Architecture in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico." This exhibition is the result of the research project "Identification, Analysis, and Development of Environmental Components of the Modern Movement in Educational Architecture in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico," conducted by the FORM Research Group of the Department of Architectural Projects at ETSAB, UPC Barcelona, and funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation.

The project consists of a scientific event and a symposium involving Japanese and Chilean participants on a topic of mutual interest. Both Japan and Chile face significant natural disasters—such as climate change, earthquakes, and tsunamis—that profoundly impact their built environments, cities, urban planning, collective memory, and society. The project focuses on a specific case study: the 2010 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Greater Concepción area.

The School of Architecture at Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción campus, presents the first Architecture Guide of Greater Concepción. Volume 1: The Biobío River.

You are invited to the launch of our new book, "Tribunales. Sobre una Teoría Moderna." This publication examines the Tribunales building, also known as Tucapel, based on work produced during the final cycle of Proyecto Móvil. Under the title "Tucapel," this initiative established a dialogue between the building and the artists invited to exhibit.

The Discrete Structures workshop aims to explore the development of 1:1 material organizations, constrained by the design of geometrically discrete components. During the activity, participants will be introduced to parametric design tools and digital fabrication. The four-day workshop will culminate in the construction of a timber installation on the final day.

Book Presentation: "Emilio Duhart. Elaboración de un espacio urbano moderno: Ciudad Universitaria de Concepción" by Cristian Berríos.

To share our recent experience presenting at the BILT Europe 2018 conference (Ljubljana, Slovenia) and to introduce the services we are providing to companies in Concepción, CTI will host a free talk titled "World-Class BIM in Concepción."

This seminar is positioned in the South, looking toward the South. It approaches the subject not only through the lens of architects but also through those of a biologist, a sculptor, and a documentarian. Together, they propose methodologies, approaches, processes, and discussions surrounding what is "available," while maintaining a global perspective. This allows us to discuss what it means to study architecture at a school in the southern part of the world, exploring concepts such as territory and landscape, material, precariousness, culture, craftsmanship, and remote locations, among others.

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The Latin American Master’s in Architecture and the Doctorate in Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Bío-Bío invite you to a tour of three projects designed by Smiljan Radic (and collaborators), recently awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize. The tour will include the Civic District of Concepción (2001), the Boca Sur Center (2008), and the Bío-Bío Theater (2011)—three projects awarded through public competitions that feature unique architecture and have become significant urban connectors. The tour will begin at the University of Bío-Bío’s Concepción Campus (Avda. Collao 1202), subject to prior registration via form and email confirmation. The event is intended primarily for architects interested in advanced studies. The activity is free of charge and includes local transportation and time for lunch, as well as an interior tour of the Bío-Bío Theater (organized by the TBB Corporation). Space is limited.

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ON INITIAL ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY CHILE

Launch Webinar for the Diploma in Additive Design and Construction at the University of Bío-Bío. The program provides specialized training in the application of new additive design and construction technologies, particularly using cementitious mixtures for building. It aims to leverage the potential of 3D printing in architectural projects, urban equipment, and infrastructure, building on the University of Bío-Bío's distinguished multidisciplinary track record and advanced equipment. The university is a leader in this field in Latin America, evidenced by innovative projects such as the 3D-Printed Cabin, Urban Furniture, and the Seed House (Casa-Semilla).

7TH DOCOMOMO CHILE SEMINAR

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