| Pavilion by Ciudad Emergente, Chile, 2014
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Collaborative Structures in Chile
Santiago de Chile, Valparaiso
Sa. 14.03 - Su. 22.03.2015 | 10 Participants | Cost range F (CHF 2000-2500) | Poster
Reciprocal structures consist of linear members which are mutually supported and interlocking, forming either a flat, horizontal
structure or a pitched three dimensional frame system. Each member is supported at the outer end by a ring, beam or column and at the
inner end is supported by the adjacent member. As a result, this structural system works as a collaborative structure that it is only
possible by the correct and solidary performance of all its components. Due to their specific nature, the construction itself of
reciprocal structures calls for the collaboration between several people, hence spontaneously activating a new collaborative
dimension.
Our seminar trip will be investigating the topic of collaborative structures in social contexts in Chile. Supported by Ciudad
Emergente and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, in the first part of the trip we will take part in a seminar to develop ideas
for the construction of a small reciprocal structure in a public space of Santiago de Chile; the aim is to explore, through
discussions and hands-on activities, the structural and social dimensions of collaborative constructions. In the second part of the
trip, we will visit the Ciudad Abierta de Ritoque in Valparaiso to understand the value of architectural experimentation and its
effects on the social context. Throughout the week, we will also have the opportunity to visit some works of contemporary Chilean
architects such as Smiljan Radic, Alejandro Aravena and Cecilia Puga.
Experts
Javier Vergara Petrescu, Barbara Barreda (Ciudad
Emergente)
Marisol Garcia, Rocío Hidalgo (Pontificia Universidad Católica de
Chile)
Alessandro Tellini (ETH Zurich, Raplab)
Chair of Structural Design
Prof. Dr. Joseph Schwartz
Format
The price includes flight, accommodation, transport and guided tours.
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