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Diego Arraigada, Argentina
Diego is an Argentinian architect trained at UNR and UCLA, leading his studio in Rosario since 2009, focused on architecture, landscape, and urban projects of various scales. A professor at UTDT and UNR, he has lectured internationally, receiving awards like the Silver Medal at the Buenos Aires Biennial and nominations for the Mies Crown Hall Award. His work has been published globally, and he designed the Argentine Pavilion for the 2023 Venice Biennale.
Ana Rascovsky, Argentina
Ana, an architect from FADU-UBA, pursued postgraduate studies at the Berlage Institute (Netherlands) and the École d’Architecture de Versailles (France). She teaches at FADU-UBA and has lectured internationally. A co-director of Estudio Planta and member of the Supersudaca collective, her work has earned awards like the SCA-CPAU and been showcased at the Venice Biennale. She also explores artistic expression through her parallel project, Acrilia.
Gustavo Utrabo, Brasil
The Estudio Gustavo Utrabo, based in São Paulo, is led by Brazilian architect and artist Gustavo Utrabo, known for addressing contemporary contradictions to create innovative landscapes. His work has received international acclaim, including the RIBA International Prize (2018), and is part of collections such as the Centre Georges Pompidou. Utrabo stands out for his technical and sensitive design approach.
Carla Juaçaba, Brasil
Carla Juaçaba, an independent architect in Rio de Janeiro since 2000, balances cultural and private projects with research and teaching. Recognized for works like Humanidade 2012 and the Vatican Chapels, she has won awards such as the ArcVision Women and Architecture Prize (2013) and the AREA Emerging Architecture Award (2018). Her work has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale and is part of collections like the Centre Pompidou. She teaches at Mendrisio Accademia in Switzerland.
Cecilia Puga + Paula Velasco, Chile
Cecilia and Paula are architects trained at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, leading a network of experts to execute complex projects with a sustainable and high-quality focus. Their experience spans housing, urban design, heritage restoration, and public infrastructure. Internationally recognized for innovative design, they have participated in renowned biennales and academic debates, delivering solutions that improve quality of life and respect the environment.
Alfredo Thiermann, Chile
An architect and professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Alfredo Thiermann merges academic research with architectural practice. His work has been published in journals like Harvard Design Magazine and exhibited at institutions such as MoMA, the Venice Biennale, and Santiago’s National Museum of Fine Arts. With a master’s from Princeton, he has taught at Harvard and other leading universities. He received the Rome Prize from the German Academy and works between Lausanne and Berlin.
Gloria Cabral, Paraguay
Gloria Cabral, a Paraguayan-Brazilian architect, was a partner at Gabinete de Arquitectura (2003-2020) and a protégé of Peter Zumthor through the 2014-2015 Rolex Initiative. She led the award-winning Teletón Rehabilitation Center project and, alongside her team, earned the Golden Lion at the 2016 Venice Biennale. Cabral has received accolades such as the Moira Gemmill Prize (2018) and the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture (2021). She now works from Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Pedro Livni, Uruguay
Pedro, a Uruguayan architect with a master’s degree from PUC Chile, has led Livni+ since 2002. A professor at the University of the Republic and UTDT, he curated Uruguay’s Pavilion at the 2012 Venice Biennale and was shortlisted for MCHAP in 2016, 2022, and 2024. Founder of VOSTOKPROJECT and 8 1/2, he has won international awards and lectured at renowned institutions like ETSAB and PUC.
Landscape: Julieta Riverti, Uruguay
Julieta Riverti, a Rioplatense landscape designer, blends art, design, and nature in her work. Trained in horticulture and landscape design, with international experience and a focus on direct observation of nature, she creates sustainable spaces that integrate aesthetics and functionality. Her projects prioritize biodiversity, native species, and environmental care, strengthening the connection between people and their surroundings.
Ochoalcubo José Ignacio, in collaboration with Inversiones Resiter, offers an exclusive subdivision of 31 plots near the beach and the cultural life of José Ignacio. This project integrates avant-garde architecture with nature, featuring preliminary designs by prominent South American architects and carefully curated landscaping. A set of guidelines ensures aesthetic coherence, while common spaces foster community and quality of life, redefining the concept of modern living.
Santiago 2020
2020
Studio Cáceres - Lazo, Chile
Los Vilos 2014
2014
Arq. Japoneses
Ryue Nishizawa
Born in 1966, he is a Japanese architect based in Tokyo. He graduated from Yokohama National University and is the director of his own firm, Office of Ryue Nishizawa, established in 1997. In 1995, he co-founded the firm SANAA with architect Kazuyo Sejima. Nishizawa has received numerous international awards, including the Golden Lion at the 9th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2004 and the Pritzker Prize in 2010, alongside Kazuyo Sejima.Kazuyo Sejima. Nishizawa ha recibido diversos premios internacionales, entre ellos: en 2004 el León de Oro en la 9 ª Bienal de Arquitectura de Venecia y en 2010 el Premio Pritzker junto a Kazuyo Sejima
O+H / Maki Onishi & Yuki Hyakuda
Born in 1983 and 1982 respectively, are the co-founders of o+h, a studio focused on architectural design and community projects. Both graduated with master’s degrees from Kyoto University and have worked on significant projects such as the Double Helix House and the Home-for-All for Children in Higashi-Matsushima.
Junya Ishigami
Born in 1971 in Japan, he holds a master’s degree in architecture and urbanism from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. He worked at SANAA with Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa from 2000 to 2004. In 2004, he founded his own firm, Junya Ishigami + Associates. His work includes the Japanese Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2008 and the KAIT Workshop at the Kanagawa Institute of Technology in 2008. He received the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2010.
Akihisa Hirata
Born in 1971, he is recognized for his architectural style that fuses the natural with the artificial. His work promotes sustainability and integration with the landscape. He graduated from Kyoto University in 1994, worked at Toyo Ito & Associates, and established his firm, Akihisa Hirata Architects, in 2005. Beyond his architectural work, he is known for exhibitions and installations. He has received numerous awards, including the Asakura Prize at SD Review (2004), the JIA Award (2008, 2012), and the Golden Lion at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2012.
Sou Fujimoto
Born in 1971, he is famous for his conceptual designs that challenge architectural conventions. His most renowned work is the “Forest Pavilion” at the 2013 Shanghai Expo. He graduated from Tokyo University in 1994 and established his own firm in 2000. Known for his delicate lightweight structures and permeable enclosures, he was selected in 2013 to design the temporary pavilion for the Serpentine Gallery in London.
Kazuyo Sejima
Born in 1956, she studied at the Japan Women’s University and worked at Toyo Ito’s office. In 1995, she co-founded the Tokyo-based firm SANAA with Ryue Nishizawa. In 2010, she was appointed director of the architecture sector for the Venice Biennale, the first woman selected for this role. In the same year, she received the Pritzker Prize alongside Ryue Nishizawa. Her notable works include the New Museum in New York’s Bowery district and the Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art.
Kengo Kuma
Born in 1954, he is a Japanese architect celebrated for integrating natural materials and connecting his designs with the environment. Founder of Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990, he has created iconic works such as the Japan National Stadium for Tokyo 2020. A Ph.D. graduate from Keio University and a professor at Tokyo University, he leads KumaLab, where he develops innovative research. His work has earned awards such as the Architectural Institute of Japan Award (1997) and the Mainichi Art Award (2010).
Atelier Bow Wow
Yoshiharu Tsukamoto and Momoyo Kaijima are the founding architects of Atelier Bow-Wow, established in 1992. Tsukamoto, a graduate of the Tokyo Institute of Technology, has taught at institutions like Harvard, while Kaijima, also Harvard-trained, has taught at prestigious universities. Their work focuses on urban residential architecture, exploring concepts like “Pet Architecture”, which studies small interstitial buildings in Tokyo. They have also published works on “Behaviorology”, analyzing how spaces influence human behavior.
Arq. Chilenos
Alejandro Aravena
Graduating from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in 1992, he continued his studies in Art Theory and History at the IUAV in Venice. He founded Alejandro Aravena Arquitectos in 1994. From 2000 to 2005, he taught at Harvard University, where the origins of ELEMENTAL emerged with Andrés Iacobelli. In 2009, he was named a Royal Institute of British Architects International Fellow. He was the curator of the 15th Venice Biennale and won the Pritzker Prize in 2016. Since 2001, he has been the executive director of ELEMENTAL.
Max Núñez
Architect and Master of Architecture from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2004), he complemented his studies with an MSc in Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University in New York, receiving the Lucille Smyser Lowenfish Memorial Prize and the William Ware Prize for Excellence in Design. After partnering with Nicolás del Río at dRN Arquitectos (2005–2010), he founded Max Núñez Arquitectos in 2010. His work has been presented at biennials and universities across Chile, the Americas, and Europe. Academically, he was Program Head of the Master of Architecture at the Pontifical Catholic University (2016–2020) and a visiting professor at IUAV Venice (2018–2019).
Guillermo Acuña
A graduate architect from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he is the founder of GAAA, a studio focused on projects of various scales, including the Precisión Building (2011) and Vía Azul (2014). His exhibition “The NOE Project SCL” was featured in “ENERGY: Architecture and Networks of Petroleum and Post-Petroleum” at the MAXXI Museum in Rome (2013). Guillermo Acuña has taught at several architecture schools.
Luis Izquierdo y Antonia Lehmann
Graduates of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in 1980 and 1981, respectively, they founded Izquierdo, Lehmann & Cía. in 1984, dedicating themselves to architectural design across diverse scales and programs. Their work includes over 100 single-family homes, educational buildings, commercial projects, and innovative construction systems. Professors at the Pontifical Catholic University and Andrés Bello University, their distinguished career earned them the National Architecture Prize in 2004.
Cristián Undurraga
Graduating with honors in 1977 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he founded Undurraga Devés Arquitectos in 1978. Internationally recognized, his awards include the Andrea Palladio Award (1991) for the “Casa del Cerro”, the Gold Medal at the Miami International Biennial (2005), and the Premio Internazionale di Architettura Sacra (2012). From 1980 to 2004, he taught at the Pontifical Catholic University, and in 2009, he was named an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architecture.
HLPS
Comprising Osvaldo Spichiger, Carolina Portugueis, Martin Labbé, and Jonathan Holmes, this office is known for its public projects, winning awards such as 1st place for the Cal y Canto Station and the Valparaíso Cultural Park in the former prison, as well as 2nd place for the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center and the Regional MOP Building. In 2012, HLPS won the competition for the La Serena Theater and developed the preliminary design for the Aula Magna at the Instituto Nacional. Their work has been published in magazines such as ARQ, CA, and Summa and exhibited in various biennials.
WMR Arquitectos
Founded by Felipe Wedeles, Jorge Manieu, and Macarena Rabat, graduates of Universidad Finis Terrae, much of their work has been developed in Matanzas, Chile, in the VI Region. Highlights include beach houses, the Hotel Surazo, and high-design projects using simple materials.
Felipe Assadi
Graduating in 1996 from Universidad Finis Terrae with a Master’s in Architecture from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he won the Young Promotion Award from the Chilean Architects Association in 1999. He has taught at prestigious institutions in Latin America, Italy, and Spain, and served as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design at Universidad Finis Terrae. His work includes projects in Chile, Mexico, and the United States, earning awards such as 1st place for the Liceo Alemán del Verbo Divino (2005) and the Faculty of Economic Sciences at Universidad Austral (2008).
Los Vilos
Marbella 2002
2002
Toyo Ito
He was born in 1941 in Seoul, Korea, and is one of the most influential architects in the world. Graduating in 1965 from the University of Tokyo, he founded his studio “Urbot” in 1971, which later became “Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects.” His emblematic work, known for blending Japanese architectural tradition with innovative designs, includes the Sendai Mediatheque and the TOD’S Omotesando Building. Awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2013, he has also received recognitions such as the RIBA Gold Medal (2006) and the Praemium Imperiale (2010).
Christián De Groote, Chile
He graduated as an architect in 1957 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. With a Fulbright scholarship, he pursued postgraduate studies at the Illinois Institute of Technology (1958-1959), where he was influenced by Louis Kahn. He collaborated on the iconic CEPAL building project in Santiago alongside Emilio Duhart. Recognized with the National Architecture Award in 1993, his work ranges from single-family homes, such as the Errázuriz House and the Orrego House, to emblematic projects like the El Mercurio newspaper building, CRONOX Steelworks, and the Ralún Hotel.
José Cruz, Barcelona
An architect trained at the Barcelona School of Architecture, he opened his first studio in that city in 1975 before returning to Chile in 1987, where he established his office in Santiago. Since 2000, he has worked alongside Ana Turell, Hernán Cruz, and Juan Purcell Mena. Recognized with the National Architecture Award in 2012, his most notable projects include the Chile Pavilion at Expo Seville 1992, the Viña Pérez Cruz Winery, the Adolfo Ibáñez University, and the Explora Hotel in Torres del Paine.
Cristián Valdés, Valparaíso
Graduating as an architect in 1963 from the Catholic University of Valparaíso, he is recognized for both his architectural work and furniture design. His focus on residential architecture is evident in works like the Pirque House (1990), one of his most representative creations. Meanwhile, the Valdés Chair has become an international design icon. In 2008, his career was honored with the National Architecture Award, consolidating him as a key figure in Chilean design and architecture.
Sebastián Irarrázaval, Chile
Born in Santiago in 1967, he studied at the Catholic University of Chile and the Architectural Association in London. With a career marked by awards such as the AOA Award for Most Outstanding Young Architect (1999) and the RIBA Award for International Excellence (2016), his work combines innovation and sustainability. Among his emblematic projects are the Indigo Patagonia Hotel, the Constitución Public Library, and the 2Y House. Irarrázaval has been a professor at institutions such as MIT and IUAV in Venice.
Smiljan Radic, Chile
A Chilean architect born in Santiago in 1965, he graduated in 1989 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and continued his studies in Aesthetics at the Università di Architettura in Venice (1990-1992). Known for winning the international competition for Platía Eleftería in Crete (1994) and the competition for Concepción’s civic district (2000), he was distinguished in 2001 as the best Chilean architect under 35 by the Chilean College of Architects. Among his most notable projects are the temporary pavilion of the Serpentine Gallery in London, the Alexander McQueen store in London, the Pite House, the Mestizo Restaurant, and the Copper House 1 in Chiloé.
Cecilia Puga Larraín, Chile
A Chilean architect born in Santiago in 1961, she graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and complemented her education with studies in history and restoration of architectural monuments at the Sapienza University of Rome. Among her most recognized projects are the restoration of the Pereira Palace and the Master Plan for Viña Cono Sur, among others. She is currently the director of the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and teaches at ETH Zurich and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Juan Grimm, Chile
Born in Chile in 1952, he studied architecture at the University of Valparaíso and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, where he graduated. Recognized as one of the most influential landscape architects in Latin America, he has designed over a thousand hectares of public and private gardens in countries such as Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay. His achievements include the Young Architecture Award at the Santiago Biennale (1978) and First Place at the International Congress of Landscape Architecture in Buenos Aires (1985). His work has been widely published internationally, and he has shared his expertise as a speaker at prestigious institutions and events in Europe, Oceania, and Latin America.
Teodoro Fernández, Uruguay
Graduating as an architect in 1972 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (PUC), he is recognized for an outstanding career that combines urban, heritage, and academic projects. Among his most emblematic works are the remodeling of the Estación Mapocho Cultural Center, the Bicentennial Park in Vitacura, and the San Joaquín Campus Church at PUC. His talent has been recognized with the National Architecture Award (2014), the Reina Sofía International Award for Cultural Heritage (2008), and the Recognition for Academic Excellence (2008), among others.
Mathias Klotz, Chile
Born in Chile in 1965, he graduated in 1990 in architecture from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. He has designed emblematic projects such as the Klotz House, the Müller House, and the Altamira School. His work has gained international recognition, with awards such as the Borromini (2001) and distinctions at the Miami Biennale (2002) and the Green Good Design (2010). He has taught at prestigious universities, including the Pontifical Catholic University, the University Institute of Architecture in Venice, and served as dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Art, and Design at Diego Portales University.
Marbella 2002
The first phase of Ochoalcubo was born in Marbella, where eight renowned Chilean architects from various generations, along with the Japanese Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito, brought to life an innovative concept that fused individual and collective design. This project introduced a new standard in residential architecture.
Today, Toyo Ito’s house remains a symbol of Ochoalcubo’s legacy in Marbella, marking the beginning of a journey that has transformed contemporary architecture in Chile.
