Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen

Santiago, Chile

Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen is the founder of Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen Arquitectos/Constructores, specializing in modular and industrialized construction systems. He is the creator of the Hybrid Industrialized Steel and Wood System, which is currently being patented in collaboration with the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. His career combines technological innovation, sustainability, and an open approach to architectural modularity. He has developed internationally award-winning projects, winning first place at the New York Architecture Biennial 2022 and the award for Best Single-Family Home at the Buenos Aires Biennial 2019 for Casa Leyda. His work has been published in numerous media outlets, including Wallpaper, Detail, GA Japan, and Domus, among others. He promotes a model of efficient, circular design and construction that is adaptable to emerging and global contexts.