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Innovating from clay: a ceramic tradition that evolves, transcending decades of history

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For millennia, clay has been the foundation of walls, facades, and claddings. There is likely no other human-made material with as extensive a history as the brick. Its enduring presence in architecture is explained not only by its technical attributes but also by its social impact, construction efficiency, and deep-seated cultural role in how cities are built.

In Chile, the brick-making tradition has historically shaped residential development, becoming a material associated with stability, permanence, and security for families. Against this backdrop, Cerámica Santiago celebrates 45 years in business, establishing itself as a leading national benchmark in the development of ceramic building products, driven by a vision that recognizes the social role of housing in the country's urban development. Since its inception, the company has sought to integrate traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern industrial processes, innovative design, and evolving technical demands.

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Quincho El Tordillo / OZ Arquitectos

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  • Architects: OZ Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  43 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

Airports: Examples in Plan & Section

Airports require architectural solutions that not only respond to the efficiency of their spaces and circulations - both operational and passenger - but also to their connection with other transport systems and terminals.

Take a look at 10 airports/terminals and their plans and section below.

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Assemble House / PAR Arquitectos

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Las Cabras, Chile
  • Architects: PAR Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  138 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Ingeniería Bosón, Maderas Lagosil, Wet Proof

Patio House / PAR Arquitectos

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Lo Barnechea, Chile
  • Architects: PAR Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3089 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Coggiola Mármoles, Ecowall, Eucasec, Trimble Navigation, Varvacoa

Pergola Pavilion / PAR Arquitectos

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  • Architects: PAR Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  52 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Forestal Arbolito, Ingeniería Bosón, Lorenzini, Opendark

San Miguel de Tango Convention Center / PAR Arquitectos

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  • Architects: PAR Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1016 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bottai, Ingeniería Bosón, Piedra Roja arte en piedra

Beach Pavillion / PAR Arquitectos

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Cachagua, Chile
  • Architects: PAR Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  70 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Coggiola Mármoles
  • Professionals: PAR Arquitectos, Ingevsa

Peñalolen Velodrome / Iglesis Prat Arquitectos

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Santiago, Chile

Tavonatti House / PAR Arquitectos

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Zapallar, Chile

Bustamante House / PAR Arquitectos

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Zapallar, Chile