Wood Innovation Summit Makes Chilean Debut with Lina Ghotmeh and Sauerbruch Hutton

Chile hosts the first edition of the Wood Innovation Summit on October 27, an international gathering convened at Universidad Gabriela Mistral to examine innovation in engineered timber and its role in the future of design and construction. Architects and industry figures are brought together for the encounter, which centers on the possibilities of wood as a material for contemporary architecture. Lina Ghotmeh and Sauerbruch Hutton appear as special guests, joined by architects Nicolás Urzúa, Tomás Villalón, Cristián Izquierdo and 57 Studio. Through their varied professional perspectives and experience, the summit is intended to encourage dialogue around timber's potential in building practice. The event was announced on October 20, 2026.