No. 101: Santiago de Chile

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Benjamin Gallegos Gabilondo is a Chilean architect and a founding partner of Supervoid, an architecture office based in Rome. Along with co-founders Anna Livia Friel and Marco Provinciali, his practice spans the design of furniture, buildings, public spaces, and exhibitions across Italy, Chile, France, and the US.

Supervoid is recognized for its rigorous, research-driven approach, with work exhibited at the Venice Biennale, the RIBA, and the Triennale di Milano. Gallegos Gabilondo has contributed to numerous international publications and research projects, including the curated project EUPavilion. He balances his professional practice with academia, having taught at institutions such as TU Wien, IED Rome, and La Sapienza. His work often explores the intersection of historical architectural typologies and contemporary urban needs.

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Camila Medina Novoa (Cali MDN) is a Chilean illustrator and graphic designer based in Santiago. Her practice is defined by a vibrant, high-contrast aesthetic that celebrates femininity, nature, and South American folklore. Utilizing bold color palettes and organic, flowing linework, she creates powerful narratives centered on women’s experiences and strength. Her work spans editorial illustration, murals, and visual identity, with clients including The New York Times, Nike, and Unicef. She is a prominent voice in contemporary Latin American illustration, often blending digital precision with a poetic, handmade feel.

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Emilio Marín (b. 1972) is a prominent Chilean architect based in Santiago, whose practice is defined by a deep exploration of public space, landscape, and the "poetics of construction." A graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, he established his studio in 2005. Marín is widely recognized for the Atacama Desert Museum (in collaboration with Juan Carlos López), which won the International Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum. His work, which spans residential, cultural, and editorial projects, focuses on how architecture can subtly mediate between human presence and the natural environment.

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Max Núñez (b. 1976) is a leading Chilean architect based in Santiago. His practice, Max Núñez Arquitectos (MNAA), is renowned for its conceptual rigor and innovative use of materials, often exploring the intersection of technology and natural environments. A graduate of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Columbia University, Núñez treats each commission as a unique research project.

His most celebrated works include the Glass House (Casa de Vidrio) in Pirque—a "floating" greenhouse for tropical plants—and the House in the Trees, a prefabricated steel retreat elevated to minimize ecological impact. Núñez has received multiple Wallpaper Design Awards* and the 2017 Design Vanguard Award. Beyond his practice, he has led the master’s architecture program at UC Chile and served as a visiting professor at IUAV University in Venice.

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