Fernando Pérez Oyarzún Discusses Chilean Architecture 1950-1980 at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Architect Fernando Pérez Oyarzún, recipient of Chile's 2022 National Architecture Prize, recently participated in a conversation about the third volume of "Arquitectura en el Chile del siglo XX." The discussion took place at the Campus Lo Contador auditorium of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Nicolás Valencia moderated the exchange, which focused on architectural developments between 1950 and 1980. This period saw Chilean architecture reflecting post-war European reconstruction efforts and a new global order shaped by American dominance and Cold War tensions. The event occurred on April 7, 2026, as documented by ArchDaily. Oyarzún emphasized that modern architectural history contains numerous disruptions and reinterpretations. The conversation examined how international political dynamics influenced building practices in Chile during those three decades.