International architecture/interiors firms in Buenos Aires?

Question

I graduate with a masters in architecture and another masters in historic building preservation May of 2008. I'm heading to Argentina this summer, and I'm wondering if anyone can recomend international architecture/interiors firms with offices in Buenos Aires that I could visit with the eventual intent of working there a year from now...

Answer 1

Hi! I'll give some websites that may help you, they are in Spanish so I recommend that you learn some basics of the language... Living Magazine (http://www.zonarevistas.com.ar/site/revi... focused on design, many cool companies have adds there, you may want to buy it upon arrival in Argentina. Links related to Architecture & Design: http://linksarquitectura.com.ar/ http://www.arqa.com/ http://www.soloarquitectura.com/favorito...  http://www.sitiosargentina.com.ar/arquit...  http://www.arquitectura.com/

Here you have an overview of BUE Architecture in English: http://www.bue.gov.ar/especiales/?id=13 and these are two important events to take place in Buenos Aires and that are related to what you are looking for: http://www.fematec.com/english_marco.htm and http://www.batev.com.ar/ .

Hope the info helps, try to look for contacts of graduates in Argentina, the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) enjoys an excellent reputation... Have a nice stay in Argentina!