In Santiago, Nicolás Valencia speaks with Chilean architect Cristián Izquierdo, author of the book Composición Centralizada, a collection of eight essays on eight houses designed and built by Izquierdo in Chile, weaving together theory and practice.
Who is Cristián Izquierdo? He holds a degree in architecture from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MSc from Columbia University. He is a partner at Izquierdo Lehmann Arquitectos and the founder of Taller Tecton, where he develops low-emission civic projects. He is the author of Composición Centralizada and El material de lo construido. His work has been recognized with honors such as Architectural Record's Design Vanguard and the AOA Medal for Outstanding Young Architect. He is a professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
