During the past two decades, cities in Colombia have experienced a radical process of transformation through the implementation of a wide range of initiatives of significant urban ambition and social impact.

Within this framework of transformation, "Chronicles of the South: Architecture for the City in Colombia" will reflect on the case of Bogotá and Medellín, exploring projects of various scales and remarkable importance positioned at the convergence of public policy, planning, and architecture.

The symposium will also examine the origins and trajectory of this current phenomenon, from the early works of the Taller del Espacio Público (Workshop of the Public Space) in Bogotá during the 1990s, to the more recent experiments in "social urbanism" being carried out today in Medellín.

Notwithstanding the challenges that both cities continue facing, their recent experiences offer valuable insights into the development and implementation of visionary strategies for the enhancement of the urban environment today. 

Organized by Julian Palacio, Department of Architecture.