Domingo Arancibia Tagle founded the Normal studio in Chile in 2019. His work stands out for linking construction and cultural identity through a unique perspective. In 2021 he was recognized by the Chilean College of Architects as the best architect under 35.
He has exhibited his work in Chile and abroad, participating in biennials and design forums focused on social innovation and material heritage, and has been included in support programs for young Latin American architects.
In parallel, he has taught courses and given lectures internationally on architecture, territory, and craftsmanship. He currently serves as president of the Arch Crafts Foundation, an institution dedicated to strengthening the relationship between traditional crafts and their territories through architectural, cultural, and research initiatives.
Renata Mattei
Universidad de Chile, 2023
Head Architect
renata@normal.cl
Past Members & Collaborators
Stephan Puschel , Matias Carvajal, Paz Martinez, Camila Ossadey, Sebastian Sandoval, Soledad Fernandez, Javiera Gonzalez, Valentina Verdugo, Amaro Donoso, Diego Machuca, Dannery Elizondo, Gonzalo Peña, Andres Peña, Nelson Garrido, Camila Briceño, Fabian Hernandez, Alexis Quinteros, Leonardo Quinteros, Cristobal Vial, Ignacio Gonzalez.
Normal is an architecture studio based in Chile, active since 2015 and formally established in 2019. Led by architect Domingo Arancibia, the practice engages in the development of both public and private projects, with a focus on design quality, contextual sensitivity, and material experimentation.
NORMAL: Existing in or formed by nature.
Main Awards
2021 First Prize / Scl Airport
2021 Best architect under 35 in Chile by the College of Architects
2017 YAP Constructo MoMA First Prize
2015 Expo Milan Scoopa
2015 Best Final Degree Project in Chile
Lectures
2025 Chimbarongo_Chile
2023 Seven Questions ETH Studio Jan De Vylde_Zurich
2022 Harvard GSD Lessons from LATAM_USA
2022 Young Architecture Festival_Chile
News
2025 / The Craft of Matter Exhibition_Museo Precolombino_Chile
Teaching
2015-2022 Universidad de Chile