Argentine architect Daniel Silberfaden, founder of Estudio Silberfaden, passed away on October 29 at the age of 66, according to local media reports.
A 1979 graduate of the School of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Silberfaden was a prolific architect in the fields of design, academia, and professional association leadership in Argentina. He served as President of the Central Society of Architects (SCA) from 2004 to 2010 and was a member of the College of Jurors and Advisors in Architecture and Urbanism (FADEA) between 2000 and 2013.
In addition to his private practice with Estudio Silberfaden, he was dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Palermo from 1993 to 2000, and again from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he curated the Argentine pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2006, 2008, 2010), the São Paulo Biennial (2005, 2007, 2009), and the 2010 London Festival.
In a statement, the Academy of Architecture and Urbanism acknowledged that Silberfaden "leaves behind a legacy of his valuable architectural production, teaching, and institutional and academic leadership."
Explore some of his works:
La Defensa / Daniel Silberfaden
3 de Febrero Building / Daniel Silberfaden
Hydro Aluminium Industrial Pavilion / Daniel Silberfaden + Adamo Faiden
OMBU House / Daniel Silberfaden + Jens Wolter
Via Diario Z, SCA, Academy of Architecture and Urbanism.
This article was written by Nicolás Valencia. The translation is powered by AI.
