Ediciones ARQ is an independent publishing house established by the UC School of Architecture in Santiago, Chile. We publish a triannual academic journal and a robust catalog of books that promote original perspectives on architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, and related disciplines.
History
Ediciones ARQ originated from the publication of ARQ journal, founded in 1980 by Montserrat Palmer along with the Communications team, initially conceived as a journal of record of the UC School of Architecture. Thirteen years after the journal’s creation, the first book by the publishing house was released, initiating a production that now includes over 160 titles dedicated to the design, history, and theory of architecture, landscape architecture, and cities. Ediciones ARQ has been directed by Montserrat Palmer (1980–2010), Patricio Mardones (2011–2015), and Francisco Díaz (2016–2022). Since January 2023, it under the direction of Stephannie Fell.
Objectives
Both the publishing house and the journal have the primary mission of fostering culture and advancing knowledge in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban studies. From our post in South America, we aim to provide a platform where architecture, in all its manifestations—built, represented, written, and exhibited—can be critically examined and meaningfully disseminated.
Today, we fulfill this mission not only through our bilingual publications and our Open Access journal, which broaden the international reach of our work, but also by exploring hybrid formats—digital and print—that allow us to ensure accesibility to most of our titles. With clear language and an emphasis on the graphic design of our publications, we aspire for our editorial output to reach not only professionals but also students and citizens interested in learning more about their surroundings.
By engaging with architecture that pushes the boundaries of knowledge—both within and beyond academic circles—our publications uphold a commitment to intellectual rigor and creative excellence. Whether addressing students, professionals, or curious readers, we seek to bridge the past, present, and future of the discipline with a voice that is clear, compelling, and inclusive.
Contact:
El Comendador 1936, Providencia, Santiago, Chile
editorial@edicionesarq.cl
+56 2 23545630
Director / Editor-in-chief:
Stephannie Fell C.
editora@edicionesarq.cl
Editorial Producer:
Francisco Cardemil P.
productor@edicionesarq.cl
Art Director and Graphic Editor:
Carolina Valenzuela M.
produccion@edicionesarq.cl
editora@edicionesarq.cl
Editorial Producer:
Francisco Cardemil P.
productor@edicionesarq.cl
Art Director and Graphic Editor:
Carolina Valenzuela M.
produccion@edicionesarq.cl
Design and Graphic Production Assistant:
Rocío Camacho C.
Production Assistant:
Gabriela Cancino M.
revista@edicionesarq.cl
revista@edicionesarq.cl
Deputy Commercial Director:
Lorena Lobos D.
comercial@edicionesarq.cl
comercial@edicionesarq.cl
Commercial Assistant:
Cecilia Hernández R.
dhernanl@uc.cl
dhernanl@uc.cl
Sales Assistant:
Verónica Mora F.
ventas@edicionesarq.cl
ventas@edicionesarq.cl
Social Media, Web, and Outreach:
Felipe Pizarro P.
editorial@edicionesarq.cl
editorial@edicionesarq.cl
Every year, we organize over twenty-five on-site sales at schools of architecture throughout Chile, in addition to actively participating in fairs, biennials, and national and international public events.
Upcoming On-Site Sales:
3 December: XIII BIAU. CLIMAS: Acciones para el buen vivir. (Auditorio UTEC. Jr. Medrano Silva 165, Barranco, Lima, PERÚ). 10:00 to 20:00 hrs.
4 December: Arquitectura Film Festival Santiago 2024, AOA (Juan de Dios Vial Correa 1351, Providencia). 15:00 a 20:00 hrs.
5 diciembre: "Cortar, pegar, compartir: Editar revistas de arquitectura hoy". Cine Caleta (Aurelio Souza 225, Barranco, Lima, PERÚ). 18:00 a 20: 00 hrs.
4 December: XIII BIAU. CLIMAS: Acciones para el buen vivir. (Auditorio LUM. Bajasa, Ca. San Martín 151, Miraflores, Lima, PERÚ). 10:00 a 20:00 hrs.
4 December: Arquitectura Film Festival Santiago 2024, AOA (Juan de Dios Vial Correa 1351, Providencia). 15:00 a 20:00 hrs.
5 diciembre: "Cortar, pegar, compartir: Editar revistas de arquitectura hoy". Cine Caleta (Aurelio Souza 225, Barranco, Lima, PERÚ). 18:00 a 20: 00 hrs.
December 4-6: Editorial Fair of the XVIII Latin American Architecture Seminar SAL, Universidad de Los Lagos, Castro campus (Ubaldo Mancilla 131, Castro). Time to be confirmed.
On-Site Sales Coordination
To coordinate an on-site sale of Ediciones ARQ at your university, fair, or another institution or event, please contact Cecilia Hernández at: dhernanl@uc.cl
Bulk Purchases
Ediciones ARQ titles are included in the reading lists of various university programs worldwide. Our publications are also present in libraries specializing in architecture and urbanism, as well as those catering to general audiences. Over the years, our books and the journal ARQ have become a key resource for academics, architecture firms, consultants, NGOs, and professionals.
If you wish to purchase multiple publications from Ediciones ARQ for your library, NGO, cultural center, or educational institution in Chile, contact Verónica Mora (ventas@edicionesarq.cl). For international purchases, contact Cecilia Hernández (dhernanl@uc.cl).
Commercial Deputy Director:
Lorena Lobos D.
comercial@edicionesarq.cl
On-Site Sales Coordination / International Sales:
Cecilia Hernández R.
dhernanl@uc.cl
National Sales:
Verónica Mora F.
ventas@edicionesarq.cl
ventas@edicionesarq.cl
Ediciones ARQ sales books on architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design from other publishers in Chile, Latin America, and Europe.
Distribution of Other Publishers in Chile
Ediciones ARQ sales books on architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design from other publishers in Chile, Latin America, and Europe. We distribute individual titles or the complete catalogs of publishers including: Bifurcaciones (Chile), Ediciones Puro Chile (Chile), Revista Materia by the School of Architecture USS (Chile), Fundación Alberto Cruz (Chile), Arquine (Mexico), Ediciones Creativas de Occidente (Mexico), and Uqbar (Chile).
Where Do We Distribute Your Books?
Titles from other publishers are available at our more than 25 annual on-site sales at schools of architecture across Chile, at our stands at fairs and biennials, and in the Ediciones ARQ online store.
How Does It Work?
We operate under a consignment model, receiving an agreed number of copies of your book and paying a previously agreed percentage of the sale price that you determine. Payment is made once all copies are sold or the agreed term has elapsed, whichever comes first. If you are an author or a publisher of books on architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, or related disciplines and are interested in having us distribute your books or journal, contact us at: comercial@edicionesarq.cl
Commercial Deputy Director:
Lorena Lobos D.
comercial@edicionesarq.cl
Consignments:
Cecilia Hernández R.
dhernanl@uc.cl
National Sales:
Verónica Mora F.
ventas@edicionesarq.cl
ventas@edicionesarq.cl
At Ediciones ARQ, we are dedicated to fostering critical conversations in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. Our commitment extends to championing authors whose work redefines and enriches the academic and professional fields in Latin America — and beyond.
Interested in publishing with us?
As an academic publisher, Ediciones ARQ seeks to expand and disseminate knowledge in architectural disciplines. We publish books that offer original perspectives on architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and related fields. Our mission is to build bridges between the history, theory, and practice of design —in Chile and Latin America— with global contemporary issues, highlighting the role of design in creating more equitable and sustainable environments.
We welcome proposals from architects, researchers, academics, and interdisciplinary teams, both from the UC School of Architecture and external collaborators. Each proposal undergoes an internal review process followed by blind peer-review, ensuring it meets rigorous academic standards and offers fresh perspectives. In certain cases, depending on the nature and motivations of the publication, Ediciones ARQ may forego the blind peer-review process.
We work closely with our authors, supporting them at every stage of the publishing process. From manuscript editing to translation, graphic design, and image editing, our specialized team ensures each book is a tailored project, carefully developed to meet the highest quality standards.
In addition to printed books, we offer digital distribution alternatives (via ARQ+) and hybrid models—titles simultaneously published in print and Open Access. We publish Open Access (OA) titles via the OA golden and OA green pathways. For OA golden, the electronic version of a publication is released simultaneously with the printed version. For OA green, Ediciones ARQ makes the electronic version freely available after an embargo period of up to two years. Both pathways offer indexing in academic databases to maximize reach and visibility. We provide the option to publish in both Spanish and English, extending the accessibility and impact of our editions to a global audience.
Note:
Ediciones ARQ does not publish theses submitted for undergraduate, licentiate, diploma, or master’s programs. To be considered, your manuscript may be based on a thesis developed in one of these programs but must adhere to the structure, content expectations, and thematic depth of a book.
We welcome proposals from architects, researchers, academics, and interdisciplinary teams, both from the UC School of Architecture and external collaborators. Each proposal undergoes an internal review process followed by blind peer-review, ensuring it meets rigorous academic standards and offers fresh perspectives. In certain cases, depending on the nature and motivations of the publication, Ediciones ARQ may forego the blind peer-review process.
We work closely with our authors, supporting them at every stage of the publishing process. From manuscript editing to translation, graphic design, and image editing, our specialized team ensures each book is a tailored project, carefully developed to meet the highest quality standards.
In addition to printed books, we offer digital distribution alternatives (via ARQ+) and hybrid models—titles simultaneously published in print and Open Access. We publish Open Access (OA) titles via the OA golden and OA green pathways. For OA golden, the electronic version of a publication is released simultaneously with the printed version. For OA green, Ediciones ARQ makes the electronic version freely available after an embargo period of up to two years. Both pathways offer indexing in academic databases to maximize reach and visibility. We provide the option to publish in both Spanish and English, extending the accessibility and impact of our editions to a global audience.
Note:
Ediciones ARQ does not publish theses submitted for undergraduate, licentiate, diploma, or master’s programs. To be considered, your manuscript may be based on a thesis developed in one of these programs but must adhere to the structure, content expectations, and thematic depth of a book.
Costs
The costs of editing a book vary depending on the project and its specific requirements. These include expenses associated with printing, graphic design, image editing, and translation. Based on the evaluation of each project, Ediciones ARQ and the UC School of Architecture may contribute a portion of the production costs. Authors are expected to contribute the remaining costs. Ediciones ARQ supports authors in applying for public and private funding to finance the publication of their books.
Submission Instructions
If your project aligns with our mission, we invite you to submit a proposal following the guidelines provided in the submission form.
Downloadable Documents:
Submission Form
Download here
The requested material must be sent to libros@edicionesarq.cl as an attached PDF file or a download link.