The Chilean architecture firm Elemental under Alejandro Aravena explored the concept of partially completed housing, often called the half-house approach. The project Quinta Monroy was one of the first architect-driven…
Glide over smooth arches chiselled over thousands of years and between columns of immaculate marble. The sun bounces off the marble’s subtle pinks, blues, and greens, while the water below…
Introduction The Marble Caves of Patagonia, located in the General Carrera Lake shares its borders between Chile and Argentina in the remote yet breathtaking region of Patagonia. These series of…
In the bustling city of Santiago, Chile, stands a remarkable architectural masterpiece, the Plaza de Armas Metro Station Building. Designed by the esteemed architectural firm, Beals Lyon Arquitectos, this awe-inspiring…
PUCV School of Biochemical Engineering building in Región de Valparaíso, Chile, is designed for Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso by Architects Fernando Miranda Monreal, José Requesens Aldea, Juan Pavez Aguilar (Structure by…
Chile is one of the greatest natural landscaping sensations, and it’s also veritably notorious for its architectural style and history. Chile was an old Spanish colony, and its architectural style…
Against the 100-hectare natural backdrop of the majestic “Los Puertos de Beceite” natural park of the region of Matarraña in Spain, Solo Houses is a skilful blend of architecture, works…
Location: Santiago, Chile Architects: Alejandro Aravena Area: 5000 m² Year of completion: 2005 Alejandro Aravena designed the Siamese tower in Santiago, giving an imaginative yet straightforward design approach to the…
What are the challenges people in different parts of the world face today? And as architects, are we capable enough to help the nation by solving them? The recent challenge…
Collective house projected to receive two families + guests, where they could live together independently. “Together, but not scrambled” says the colloquial sentence that represents this commission. Project Name: Casa…
Bicentennial Children’s Park is designed by Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2016 and Global Award for Sustainable Architecture. He is mainly known for his…
Puerto Montt is a port city in southern Chile and is the second-largest Salmon producer globally. The town lies in the south of the capital city, Santiago. The city is…