The Architects Association of Chile and the Ministry of Cultures announced the results of the competition for the XXIII Chilean Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism. The winning proposal, "Double Exposure: reprogram, revitalize, rebuild", by Sebastián López, Ángela Carvajal, and Óscar Aceves, addresses interventions in disused heritage spaces, merging old and new works. In addition, awards were presented to "Urban Amusements" and "Weaving Territories". The event reflects on historical architecture and its revitalization.
The curatorial team for the XXIII Chilean Biennial of Architecture comprises Sebastián López Jeldes, Ángela Carvajal Fernández, and Óscar Aceves Álvarez, and the jury is composed of Fernando Pérez Oyarzún, Amarí Peliowski, Cristián Izquierdo, Macarena Cortés, Pablo Rojas, Beatriz Buccicardi, Fernando Miranda, Martín Urrutia, and Vicente Burgos.
Officially announced by the Architects Association of Chile:
"The jury also awarded a second prize to “Urban Amusements” by Pilar Pinchart, and a third prize to “Weaving Territories” by Ruth Brito. Additionally, two honorable mentions were awarded to the proposals “Infinite Room” by Pablo Montecinos and “Everyday Locations” by Javier Basualdo. According to Beatriz Buccicardi, national president of the Architects Association of Chile, the winning proposal is “highly satisfactory because it will allow the biennial to shape up as a profound reflection on permanence and change. It places a strong emphasis on readapting obsolete buildings and prominent public works in the city—with the Alameda axis as its main backbone—which will help us discuss their future and potential for revitalization.”
The Winners:
Sebastián López Jeldes is an architect from Universidad Finis Terrae and holds a Master in Urban Project (MPUR) from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He is also the co-founder of Anagramma Arquitectes, a firm focused on research, architectural design, and academic practices.
Ángela Carvajal Fernández is an architect from Universidad del Valle in Colombia, with a Master in Architecture (MARQ) from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Alongside López, she is a co-founder of Anagramma Arquitectes, where she focuses on research and architectural design, combining a critical perspective with academic practices.
Óscar Aceves Álvarez is an architect from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, holds a Master in Architecture from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and is a PhD candidate at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. His research focuses on the performativity of contemporary architecture, analyzing architects' discourse on their work.
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