Standing prominently on the Alameda in Santiago, Chile, is a giant that has undergone significant changes in both name and appearance over the past 50 years.
3D-printed construction is an emerging technology worldwide, offering significant advantages in productivity, sustainability, and versatility. It enables the completion of entire buildings in less time, with reduced resource consumption and waste, while introducing new design and robotic construction processes.
As part of the first cycle of the Rural Architecture Biennial, a discussion panel will explore ways of inhabiting rural spaces, particularly those linked to desert ecologies. The event aims to facilitate a dialogue between reflections from various disciplines and corners of the world.