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Kay Kay de Monkul Lookout Walkway by Gonzalo Verdugo and Carlos Seguel

architecture-design · 2026-09-08

The Kay Kay de Monkul Lookout Walkway, designed by Gonzalo Verdugo and Carlos Seguel Arquitectos, is a low-impact wooden boardwalk situated in the Monkul Wetland, a critical coastal ecosystem in southern Chile. The project, covering 1110 square meters, was completed in 2026 and is documented in photographs by Natalia Segura. The walkway aims to allow visitors to traverse and appreciate the landscape without disrupting its delicate environmental balance. The design team included Carlos Seguel, with general construction by the Dirección de Arquitectura MOP Chile. The project was curated by Valentina Díaz and is categorized under Installations & Structures. The architects emphasize the structure's role in facilitating environmental contemplation while minimizing ecological footprint. The walkway is part of ongoing efforts to balance public access with conservation in sensitive natural areas.

Key facts

  • The walkway is located in the Monkul Wetland, a valuable coastal ecosystem in southern Chile.
  • Designed by Gonzalo Verdugo and Carlos Seguel Arquitectos.
  • Area: 1110 m².
  • Year of completion: 2026.
  • Photographs by Natalia Segura.
  • Lead architect: Gonzalo Verdugo.
  • Design team: Carlos Seguel.
  • General construction: Dirección de Arquitectura MOP Chile.
  • Curated by Valentina Díaz.
  • Category: Installations & Structures.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Carlos Seguel Arquitectos
  • Dirección de Arquitectura MOP Chile

Locations

  • Monkul Wetland
  • Chile
  • Humedal Monkul

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