Graciela María Viñuales

Graciela María Viñuales is a researcher affiliated with Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) in Argentina, specializing in the History of Art with a focus on Latin American architecture. Her work spans multiple research areas related to architectural history, cultural heritage, and urban planning across different historical periods.

Her research interests include:

• Modern Architecture in Argentina and Latin America
• History and Theory of Architecture
• Latin American Cultural Heritage
• Vernacular and Earthen Architecture
• Colonial and Republican Architecture
• Jesuit Missions Architecture
• Urban Planning in Ibero-America

Dr. Viñuales has published extensively on architectural history, with particular expertise in Argentine contexts. Her work examines how architecture reflects cultural identity, political projects, and social transformations. She has made significant contributions to understanding earthen construction techniques across historical periods and the role of modern architecture as a state project in mid-20th century Argentina. Her research demonstrates consistent attention to the intersections between indigenous traditions and European influences in the Americas.

Analysis of her publications reveals a strong focus on heritage conservation, particularly regarding earthen architecture which faces significant preservation challenges. Her work connects historical building techniques with contemporary conservation practices, emphasizing the importance of historical documentation and physical evidence in restoration work.

Dr. Viñuales has contributed to architectural education through her publications and academic activities, bridging scholarly research with practical applications in heritage conservation and architectural practice.