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Culinary Experiences: 10 Restaurants and Cafes in Lima

Vania Masalías — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0000

The world of gastronomy is about far more than just food; space plays a vital role in the overall dining experience. To achieve this, architecture transcends mere functionality to cultivate distinct atmospheres through the meticulous curation of light, acoustics, color, texture, and form, ensuring both intimacy and comfort for diners.

Interior Design: The Use of Rugs and Tapestries in Latin American Domestic Living

Agustina Iñiguez — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0000

Originating as protection against low temperatures around 3,500 years ago, carpets and rugs have, over time, evolved into a true art form, reaching a high level of specialization by the 16th century. Rugs, carpets, and tapestries of various shapes, colors, textures, and patterns are integrated into different areas of the home to meet users' needs and enhance spatial comfort, sometimes extending far beyond their original purpose.

Jean Mermoz House: Reconstruction of the timber formwork system as a tribute to lost heritage in Chile

Fabian Dejtiar — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0000

Following the 60th anniversary of the iconic Casa en Jean Mermoz—a precursor to the ideas of Ciudad Abierta in Ritoque—Igor Fracalossi, PhD, proposed a reconstruction of its wooden formwork system. He knows the building well; since 2012, he has dedicated his research to studying "the most complex residential project in Chile to date.”

Chile's viticultural landscape and architecture in search of World Heritage status

Victoria Riquelme — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0000

Chilean valleys and their development around winemaking are a cultural heritage that currently lacks recognition, according to Pablo Lacoste, the historian leading the initiative to highlight the heritage dimension of Chile's vineyards and designate them as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Practical guide and essential considerations for specifying stamped concrete

Enrique Tovar — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0000

Concrete, in its various facets, exhibits an interesting duality thanks to its aesthetic and technical qualities, which have been explored by architects and designers in different typologies and contexts. On the one hand, reinforced concrete displays the strength and durability required for large-scale construction, efficiently withstanding adverse weather conditions. On the other hand, the malleability of stamped concrete allows it to elegantly adapt to complex shapes and imprint patterns on the surface, utilizing texture and pattern to cultivate a distinct atmosphere within the built environment.

The complete list of projects and initiatives selected for the XXII Chile Biennial: Vulnerable Habitats

Fabian Dejtiar — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:26:00 +0000

From January 14 to 22, 2023, the XXII Chile Architecture and Urbanism Biennial will finally take place in the area surrounding Palacio de La Moneda, Santiago. The theme of this edition, "Vulnerable Habitats," seeks to address the country's urgent challenges surrounding the housing deficit and access to housing, along with the vulnerability of cities and territories reflected in their public spaces, heritage, and environmental issues.

The XXII Chilean Architecture Biennial opens with four installations around the Palacio de La Moneda

Fabian Dejtiar — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:13:00 +0000

On Saturday, January 14, the latest edition of the Chilean Architecture and Urbanism Biennial opened in the area surrounding La Moneda Palace in Santiago. The theme explored through the exhibitions, lectures, and panel discussions is 'Vulnerable Habitats,' addressing the country's pressing issues surrounding the housing deficit and access to housing, alongside the vulnerability of public spaces, heritage, and the environment in Chilean cities and territories.

Laminated Timber Architecture: 17 Notable Buildings in Chile

José Tomás Franco — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0000

Responsibly sourced, wood is a renewable, low-emission resource that, in addition to storing carbon within its composition, features low thermal conductivity and high acoustic absorption, creating comfortable, well-insulated spaces year-round. A well-designed timber building will not only enhance these properties but will also be aesthetically pleasing for its occupants and highly energy-efficient.

From the object to the city, in search of possible poetics: interview with [entre escalas]

Susanna Moreira — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0000

Founded by architect Marina Canhadas in 2018, the practice [entre escalas] emerged from the intersection of professional practice, academic research, and international experience. With a career shaped by competitions, collaborations, and tenures at firms in Brazil and Mexico, Marina has consolidated an approach that values context and building history, particularly in projects dealing with pre-existing structures—one of the firm's primary areas of focus.

Loreto Lyon and Cristóbal Molina on the XXII Chilean Architecture Biennial: Vulnerable Habitats

Fabian Dejtiar — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0000

The XXII Chilean Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism is co-directed by Cristóbal Molina, coordinator of the Architecture Area of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage, and Loreto Lyon, director of activities of the Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile. The outcome of this joint alliance between both institutions has successfully driven this cultural event, which took over the public space around the Palacio de La Moneda to foster debate and community around the theme: "Vulnerable Habitats."

Inflatable Architecture: A Look at the Temporary Structure by Smiljan Radic and Nicolás Schmidt

Fabian Dejtiar — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0000

Architects Smiljan Radic and Nicolás Schmidt designed an inflatable structure for the XXII Chilean Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism. Located in the urban setting of the Palacio de La Moneda in Santiago, it served as a temporary venue for meetings, debates, and lectures that brought public discussions to the forefront regarding the event's central theme: "Vulnerable Habitats."

Reinterpreting the past: The iconic pavilion in the Plaza de la Constitución designed by Montserrat Palmer in 1972

Fabian Dejtiar — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0000

The Exhibition Pavilion for the 2023 Chilean Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism was located in the Plaza de la Constitución, just steps from the Palacio de La Moneda. The structure references and reinterprets a pavilion designed on this very site in 1972 by architect Montserrat Palmer for the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) to mark the opening of UNCTAD III—the headquarters of the Third United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in the Third World.

Inequality is ELEMENTAL: Ideological Conjectures for a Critique of Quinta Monroy

Fabián B. Di Giammarino — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0000

Here, the ARKRIT Collective presents three hypotheses that stabilize and support the potential liberal logic behind the Quinta Monroy project by the firm ELEMENTAL, in light of the current reality of this social housing complex fifteen years after its construction—a reality that begs the question: did this project succeed in addressing inequality in Chile?

10 Colombian Projects Adapted to Their Landscape

Yamid Rivera — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0000

The close relationship between architecture and landscape in Latin America is undeniable. This is due not only to the region's geographical, climatic, and ecological diversity, but also to how these countries have built and shaped their cities amidst progress and setbacks. Among these ongoing achievements is a growing respect for the landscape, an architectural language tailored to its context, and solutions designed for its diverse climates.

First Forum: Architecture, City, and Memory

Delia Bayona — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0000

Can we discuss architecture through the lens of memory and reconciliation? "How do we create spaces of memory? What is living memory?"

Paso de los Toros House / Juan Carlos Sabbagh Arquitectos

Valentina Díaz — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The overall architectural concept of the project was defined by the inherent conditions of the site. Upon arriving at the plot, a series of characteristics became evident, distinguishing it as a particularly singular location. The site is flat and rectangular, measuring approximately 30 meters in width and 170 meters in depth, with a predominant east–west orientation. It features dense vegetation along its northern and southern boundaries, while to the east—where access from the street is located—and to the west—open toward the condominium's polo field—there is complete visual transparency.

Tabancura School Library Pavilion / José Ignacio Valdivieso

Valentina Díaz — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In the context of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Tabancura School invited us to participate in an architectural competition aimed at establishing a definitive master plan for the campus. The proposal sought to complete the infrastructure originally built in the late 1990s through the addition of three new buildings, as well as the design of new courtyards and gardens.

The Delay of Meaning: On the Architecture of Smiljan Radić

Jonathan Yeung — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Smiljan Radić's architecture often begins elsewhere: in a memory, a journey, a material, a stone, a half-seen structure, or a situation not yet organized as an architectural idea. In "Architecture: Distraction and Knowledge," his 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Lecture, distraction does not appear as a lack of focus, but as a way of receiving the world. It is through these peripheral encounters — travel, ruins, cities, stories, industries, and materials — that architectural knowledge slowly accumulates.