Izaskun Chinchilla

Izaskun Chinchilla, Ph.D. Architect from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, has established her own architectural office in Madrid since 2001. With extensive experience in research, education, and public engagement, she has garnered international recognition for her innovative work in sustainable architecture. Her doctoral thesis, The Structure of the Ecological Crisis in Architecture, stands out as a significant contribution to advancing sustainability within the building industry.

Throughout her career, Izaskun has lectured at institutions worldwide, including Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ETSAM-UPM), Ecole Special (Paris), HEAD University (Geneva), and University College of London, where she received a Public Engagement fellowship in 2012. Her architectural practice is complemented by a research project titled The Structure of the Ecological Revolution in Architecture, leading her to various academic institutions as a visiting scholar. She has also participated as a speaker in numerous international forums, lectures, and exhibitions, emphasizing the social and public dimensions of architectural design.

In 2020, Izaskun published La Ciudad de los Cuidados, translated as The Caring City in 2022, challenging conventional urban and architectural models by prioritizing the civic and public experiences of citizens. Her bold approach to architectural education and social engagement has earned her admiration, as evidenced by the Arc Vision Prize jury’s recognition of her efforts to integrate social engagement, aesthetics, and ecological concerns into her projects, transcending traditional boundaries between architecture and art installation.