Santiago Beckdorf is a Chilean architect and heritage professional specialising in the conservation and management of twentieth-century built heritage. He focuses on modern heritage conservation, city-making, and territorial development through consultancy and applied research. He collaborates with Universidad del Desarrollo on projects related to modern heritage and urban or territorial agendas.
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Santiago also teaches at the School of Architecture at Universidad San Sebastián, where he helps train emerging professionals in heritage, design, and contemporary challenges of the built environment. He is an active member of DOCOMOMO Chile and ICOMOS ISC20C, supporting international knowledge exchange and outreach. He participates in the ISC20C Communications Working Group and contributes to survey-based initiatives that inform strategic priorities. His interests include conservation planning, governance, risk and resilience, and advancing Latin American representation in global discussions of twentieth-century heritage.
