Chile. Beyond Landscape
13 Apr - 17 May 2011
CHILE. BEYOND LANDSCAPE
13 April - 17 May, 2011
Besides the several architectural projects built in dramatic, extreme settings, that, through their spectacular nature, earned their place on the covers of numerous specialty publications, the last 20 years have also revealed a new generation of Chilean architects, concerned with exploring new territories, as well as interfaces between architecture, the arts and technological innovations.
The coherent approach of urban development following the post-1989 political changes (similar to those in Romania), the authorities' support of the idea of quality in architecture, the process of creating a solid rhetoric of collective memory, along with the organisation of several open competitions for buildings of various functions – all of these aspects have contributed to the set up of an environment favouring the construction of valuable and innovative architecture. Architect Christian Beros, the exhibition's curator, has selected 12 projects, from the public and private medium alike, in order to illustrate the way in which recent developments have shaped the image of Chilean cities, enriching the lives of local communities. We believe that the showcasing of such projects may serve as a source of inspiration for architects in the elaboration of similar strategies and projects in Romania.
Projects by: Emilio Marin, Alejandro Aravena, Elemental, Andres Schulz, Juan Antonio Bustos, Gustavo Torres, Cristian Undurraga, Supersudaka, Estudio America, Bebin & Saxton Architects, Veronica Arcos, Lateral.
13 April - 17 May, 2011
Besides the several architectural projects built in dramatic, extreme settings, that, through their spectacular nature, earned their place on the covers of numerous specialty publications, the last 20 years have also revealed a new generation of Chilean architects, concerned with exploring new territories, as well as interfaces between architecture, the arts and technological innovations.
The coherent approach of urban development following the post-1989 political changes (similar to those in Romania), the authorities' support of the idea of quality in architecture, the process of creating a solid rhetoric of collective memory, along with the organisation of several open competitions for buildings of various functions – all of these aspects have contributed to the set up of an environment favouring the construction of valuable and innovative architecture. Architect Christian Beros, the exhibition's curator, has selected 12 projects, from the public and private medium alike, in order to illustrate the way in which recent developments have shaped the image of Chilean cities, enriching the lives of local communities. We believe that the showcasing of such projects may serve as a source of inspiration for architects in the elaboration of similar strategies and projects in Romania.
Projects by: Emilio Marin, Alejandro Aravena, Elemental, Andres Schulz, Juan Antonio Bustos, Gustavo Torres, Cristian Undurraga, Supersudaka, Estudio America, Bebin & Saxton Architects, Veronica Arcos, Lateral.