Rodrigo Daine

Rodrigo Daine serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture and Design, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), where he teaches architectural theory and design studios. Born on October 8, 1998 in Limache, Chile, he joined PUCV in 2017 initially as a student before transitioning to faculty status.

Dr. Daine earned his Master's Degree in Architecture and Design from PUCV. His educational background is reflected in his teaching of foundational courses including

• Workshop on Act and Void: Habitability and Risks on the Coastal Edge
• Workshop on Program and Building Form
• Collective Housing Workshop
• Properties of Materials

His research methodology centers on architectural field expeditions known as "Travesías" (Crossings), which include the Pilico Crossing (2017), Huilloc Crossing (2018), Jetarkte Crossing (2020), KO Panqui-Curarrehue Crossing (2022), and Ribeirão Do Carmo Crossing in Brazil (2024). These expeditions form the backbone of his architectural investigation into how built environments respond to geographical and social contexts.

As an educator in the Master's program (MAD), Dr. Daine teaches advanced courses including Systematic Structuring of Project Research and Communicability of the Creative Project. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical design challenges through workshop-based learning.

Dr. Daine is an active member of "La Troupe," a collaborative design collective that has worked on projects including the Daniela Cuevas House in Lo Gamboa and City Theater consulting. The collective engages with urban infrastructure, theatrical spaces, and heritage rehabilitation projects, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to architectural practice.