A new commemoration of the 1939 earthquake will take place throughout the city on January 24. The meeting point is the Plaza de Armas at 9:00 PM, where registered attendees will receive a complimentary reflective backpack.

Following this, a heritage bicycle tour will visit significant sites associated with the event that changed the city forever. At each stop, an archival photograph showing the site at the time of the earthquake will be projected, accompanied by commentary from the guides. The bike tour will pass by the San Francisco Church, the Los Carmelitas Church, the Old Normal School, the San Juan de Dios Chapel, and the Market.

Santiago, January 5, 2018 – Chilean architect M. Pilar Pinchart presents an exhibition at Galería Pan Am showcasing the inquiries that have shaped her work over the last 10 years, synthesized into a conceptual installation on high-rise housing. The exhibition opens on January 11 and will remain on view for three weeks.

The "Chillán: Modern Landscape / Territories in Transformation" Forum seeks to connect and integrate artists, thinkers, and professionals from various disciplines with local communities in an open dialogue regarding the modern landscape of the city of Chillán and the contemporary processes and dynamics of territorial transformation in the Ñuble province.

Through various sensory media and artistic expressions, the event aims to activate the emergence and recognition of memories, identities, and the cultural and heritage values of the urban and rural landscape by the communities that inhabit it.

From January 24 to 26, various locations throughout Chillán will host the public forum on art, architecture, and the city: "Chillán: Modern Landscape/ Territories in Transformation." The event includes lectures, free workshops, and a grand closing celebration featuring folk singers and other cultural expressions.

The event aims to bring together the community, artists, architects, and international intellectuals in a gathering focused on revaluing the human, artistic, and territorial heritage of the recently established 16th Ñuble Region.

One of the most anticipated design events of the year finally  took place in Milan at the beginning of June. This 2022 Salone del Mobile edition celebrated its glorious 60 years as the most relevant stage for design innovations. DAAily Platforms had the opportunity to be part of this iconic festival with many of our team members from Architonic, Archdaily and DesignBoom deployed in different parts of the city.

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According to a recent research carried out by RIBA in partnership with Microsoft, called "Digital Transformation in Architecture", 87% of architecture firms agreed that digital technologies are transforming the way they work and most of them have already embarked on their digital transformation journey. The study shows that professionals in the Architecture field are easily embracing digitalization with the adoption of 3D computer-aided design, and moving fast towards Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Internet of Things (IoT). 

Keeping in mind the particular needs of architects, companies could stand to gain from rethinking their investments in traditional marketing actions, such as printing materials or having a presence in trade shows and considering more inexpensive and practical strategies related to content generation.

Undoubtedly, the social distancing and self-isolation we were forced to endure during the COVID19 pandemic dramatically changed the role of social media. In order to keep connected, informed and entertained, we were drawn to social platforms in an unprecedented way. For that reason, companies also found that different social media channels are the best way to keep in touch with their customers and even build better connections with them. They were also able to understand the mood of their brand better thanks to the deeper interactions social networks can offer.

Although creative processes vary widely among professionals, some general aspects can be found in any design method. In general terms, we could say that the Architect's Journey through the Design Process consists of 3 stages: Inspiration, Research and Specification, and Construction. In all of them, the connection with materials and construction products is fundamental. After all, the ultimate objective of architects is to materialize their ideas and give shape to new environments that can withstand the test of time. To increase their knowledge and to make the most of their capabilities at every stage, architects search through various mediums for the best tools and references.

The following will unpack architects' behaviour throughout this creative journey and the different touchpoints with companies and manufacturers at every stage.

Social media usage around the world is ever-increasing, and the social distancing inflicted by the pandemic over the last year has dramatically changed its role. Currently, there are around 4.2 billion active social media users - this is more than half the world's population! For this reason, companies are putting efforts into these channels to keep in touch with their customers and even build better connections with them. 

This past June we published a survey called "How do Architects and Industry Professionals Specify Materials and Products”. The objective was to better understand architects’ behaviors and needs during the specification stage of their design processes.

The process of building and construction involves many different stages, starting from the very first ideas and drawings, project delivery, until the building is finally ready to be occupied. Throughout this process, the architect will work with the client and a range of different parties, from consultants to contractors and investors. Often, they may also partner with other architecture offices in order to join forces and gain experience.

Interiors are taking center stage in 2020, as more people are spending more time at home. Architects and designers are increasingly aware of their responsibility in improving their clients’ well-being and even helping them in the prevention of diseases, as they search for the best solutions for their interior design projects.

ArchDaily’s featured monthly topic for March was dedicated to Interiors and the articles related to this topic accumulated over 1 million pageviews, surpassing by 240% the number of pageviews achieved in other months in the same semester.

The choice of materials and products made by an architect during their design and specification process is key to defining how a project will look after its completion and over time, as it ages. Choosing materials that are not appropriate could result in projects with both aesthetic and functional issues.

This is what makes the specification stage so essential in achieving expected results. During this phase, the professional in charge of specification becomes an essential part of the team and needs to have sufficient knowledge of the materials and products available in their region. But do all architecture offices have the same specification processes? Is the same importance given to this stage of the project as to the initial design phase? How close is the architect’s relationship with the materials really?

The COVID-19 crisis has created unforeseen circumstances for people worldwide and is having a significant impact on the global economy. Within this crisis, the architecture and building materials industry are not exceptions. The cancelation of trade fairs and architecture events, for example, are driving manufacturers and building products suppliers away from their traditional physical opportunities to meet prospective clients. Many are now being faced with the question; in this complex scenario, how can you promote your products and materials while respecting social distancing and avoiding physical contact with architects and clients?

The COVID-19 pandemic, which is currently affecting more than 180 countries worldwide, has fundamentally changed how we interact with everything. Our social and consumption habits are restricted, and we have had to rely on digital tools to maintain distance while attempting to remain operational. In light of this new landscape, concepts such as "home office" and "e-commerce" are becoming commonplace.

A few weeks ago, we examined how architects are adapting to remote work, striving to maintain consistent production from afar. It is easy to see how the initial stages of the design process can be carried out from home, but what happens during the later phases when architects must work on-site, or select and specify the materials and products required for construction?

The world crisis caused by the Coronavirus has called millions of people to quarantine and socially distance in order to stop the contagion curve. This has resulted in companies being confronted with the challenge of continuing to work remotely, with most of their teams working from home.

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