GASTÓN VEGA

Architect. Consultant

Architect. Universidad Central de Chile

Architect and Urban Sybarite. Architect from the Universidad Central de Chile and With studies in the Master of Urban Projects at UC [R], partner and founder of +Arquitectura Studio and Public Devices, and former secretary of the Heritage Committee of the College of Architects of Chile, he is dedicated to the development of architectural projects and public space intervention projects, associated with emerging urban design dynamics and sociocultural activations.

He co-created the Plaza Metro Program with Santiago Metro, focused on the recovery of public spaces linked to transportation infrastructure, and the Torre 12 Cultural Azotea project. Additionally, he develops urban art projects and participates in various forums for the reflection, teaching, and dissemination of architecture, public art, and urbanism, both in Chile and Latin America.

He has been a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank, manager and creator of the Latin American Network of Urban Citizen Innovation, and project and network manager for various NGOs. He has also worked on traditional architecture projects, both independently and with other teams, while focusing on urban management procedures. From 2017 to 2020, he was part of the team behind the declaration of the mural and underpass of Santa Lucía, aimed at preserving this work of integrated urban art for future generations.