Jaime Reyes Gil

Jaime Reyes Gil is a Senior Lecturer (Adjunct) at the School of Architecture and Design of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), Chile. He holds a PhD in Design from PUC Rio de Janeiro and a Master's in History from PUCV. He has served as director of the School's Master's program and currently chairs the "Seminar of the Americas." Since 2007, he has been the head of the José Vial Armstrong Historical Archive.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor in Design (2017) from PUC Rio de Janeiro with thesis "Metáforas poéticas para la construcción de los oficios"
• Master in History (2009) from PUCV with thesis "Chile es un Archipiélago"
• DAAD-CRUCH fellowship in Germany (2010) for "Estudios de lo Abierto, Hölderlin y Amereida" at Carl von Ossietzky Universität and Hölderlinturm in Tübingen

Reyes Gil's research spans poetry, architecture, design, and sculpture, with a distinctive focus on the relationship between poetry and craft through the "Amereida Workshop" program. He teaches courses on Introduction to Design and Architecture and has been involved in the "Education, Space, and Learning" research field. His work often explores nautical and maritime themes, reflecting Chile's geographical identity as an archipelago. He has led numerous research projects focused on cultural heritage documentation and the relationship between drawing and knowledge acquisition.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent exploration of the intersection between poetic thinking and spatial practice. Reyes Gil's work frequently examines how metaphorical thinking shapes design and craft processes, with particular attention to Chile's maritime geography and cultural identity. His artistic output spans sculpture, drawing, and watercolor, often created during the "Travesías" (crossings) he has participated in since 1988.

As an educator, Reyes Gil has supervised postgraduate theses and taught a wide range of courses including "Taller de Amereida," "Poética General," and "El dibujo como herramienta de conocimiento." He has been instrumental in developing the pedagogical approach of the School of Architecture and Design at PUCV, emphasizing the connection between poetic thinking and spatial practice.

Reyes Gil is deeply connected to the "Amereida" tradition, participating in over 30 "Travesías" (crossings) throughout Chile and South America since 1988. These expeditions form an important part of his pedagogical and artistic practice, connecting physical journeying with intellectual exploration. His current research projects focus on documenting cultural heritage through the "Patrimonio en Planos" and "Entre Páginas y Dibujos" initiatives.