Antonia Pellegrini

Antonia Pellegrini is an architect and project director with more than 15 years of experience. Since the founding of her office Contexto in Santiago de Chile in 2008, she has led projects of various scales, managing works throughout Chile. Currently, Antonia is based in Lisbon, from where she continues to develop projects with a presence in both Portugal and Chile. A graduate of the Pontifical Catholic University of Santiago de Chile, Antonia has specialized in the use of wood as a material in architecture, at the intersection of neuroscience and the perception of spaces, and the role of art in creating architectural environments. These approaches have enriched her professional focus, enabling her to create sustainable solutions closely connected to the sensory and cognitive experience of her works.

Recently, her project TAWA Refugio was shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in the Hotels & Leisure category, and also made it to the nominations of the Dezeen Awards 2024. This recognition underscores her innovative approach to architectural design, which not only seeks functionality and aesthetics but also places special emphasis on the well-being and mental health of those who inhabit the spaces.