Architecture
The structure always comes first. We read the work before proposing any intervention.
Water Architecture
Architecture endures when water finds its path.
Engineering to protect the service life of every project.
We design, diagnose and intervene where the conflict between water and matter demands architectural precision, not generic solutions.
Philosophy
Architecture keeps the leading role. Water supports it.
We understand water behaviour to design solutions suited to each structure, its use and its surroundings.
Water
Water is not denied; it is understood. We design for its real behavior, not for assumptions.
Endurance
We protect heritage, operations and reputation through verifiable technical judgment.
Services
An international architecture and engineering firm focused on water.
We support clients and project teams with diagnosis, design and technical oversight of waterproofing systems.
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Pathology diagnostics
Technical reading of water origin, trajectory and structural impact.
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Waterproofing engineering
Tailored systems designed for complex geometries, new construction and rehabilitation.
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Heritage protection
Interventions compatible with historic materials, cultural value and conservation requirements.
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Project consulting
Support for architecture, engineering and operations to anticipate risk before construction.
Methodology
Four phases. No shortcuts.
Diagnosis, design, technical oversight and follow-up to address water throughout the asset’s service life.
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Diagnostics
Inspection, hypothesis and integrated reading of pathology to separate symptom from cause.
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Engineering
Solution design guided by material compatibility, durability and maintainability.
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Intervention
Precision execution with technical control, traceability and architectural integrity.
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Stewardship
Follow-up to verify performance and operational continuity over time.
Experience
Technical judgment put into practice.
Education, health, building and infrastructure. A selection of AEDES AQUAE projects and the team's track record.
Education · Buried structure · 2013
Saint George Gymnasium
A buried structure of over 7,000 m² with sports courts and green areas on its roof. Waterproofing engineering to protect the project underground and throughout daily use.
Scope: Waterproofing design, tender documentation and technical oversight.
Roof plan included in the case study. Architecture: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani.
Healthcare · 2013
Hospital Félix Bulnes
Waterproofing design. Foundations, roofs and green roofs.
Scope: Foundations, roofs and green roofs.
Commercial · 2014
Factoría Italia
Waterproofing design. Foundations, vehicle ramp, ground-floor slab, gardens, terraces and roofs.
Scope: Foundations, vehicle ramp, ground-floor slab, gardens, terraces and roofs.
Corporate · 2019
LATAM Corporate Building
Waterproofing design. Foundations, ground-floor slab, gardens, terraces and roofs.
Scope: Foundations, ground-floor slab, gardens, terraces and roofs.
Infrastructure · 2010
Line 5 · São Paulo Metro
Waterproofing design. Tunnel crown, invert and stations.
Scope: Tunnel crown, invert and stations.
Industrial · 2019
MAPA BOP Arauco Project
Waterproofing design. Industrial infrastructure roofs.
Scope: Industrial infrastructure roofs.
18
Years of technical stewardship
240+
Protected structures
2.300.000
Square meters intervened
6
Countries with active work
Knowledge
Research, judgment and technical reading.
Reading on diagnosis, waterproofing and technical oversight to protect the service life of buildings.
Technical reading
Waterproofing from the design stage
A reading note on documentation and coordination in waterproofing.
1 min
Technical reading
Waterproofing traceability
A reading note on documentation and coordination in waterproofing.
1 min
Research
Moisture pathologies in historic masonry
A reading guide to distinguish water entry, accumulation and manifestation in pre-20th-century structures.
7 min
Frequently asked questions
Before we begin, let’s answer your questions.
Ten questions about how we support your project, from diagnosis to maintenance.
What does AEDES AQUAE do?
We specialise in water engineering, control and management for projects and assets. We prevent and address leaks, moisture and waterproofing problems, from diagnosis and design through construction oversight, maintenance and monitoring throughout the asset’s life.
What types of projects do you work on?
We work on construction, real estate and infrastructure projects where water can affect operation, durability or integrity: roofs, façades, foundations, basements, slabs, car parks and terraces.
Do you only work when a leak has already appeared?
No. We can design the waterproofing and water control strategy from the earliest project stages, or diagnose defects, audit existing systems and define repairs later on.
Can you develop a complete waterproofing project?
Yes. We develop engineering and system design, including technical specifications, descriptive reports, water behaviour analysis and solutions coordinated with architecture and structures.
How are you different from a waterproofing installer?
Our approach starts with engineering. We analyse how water enters, accumulates or moves, then design the solution and oversee its execution so the whole system works.
Do you also participate during construction?
Yes. We can provide technical oversight of waterproofing installation, particularly on complex roofs, car parks, buried structures, terraces, façades and critical details, to verify that the design is correctly implemented.
What can you do for a building that already has leaks?
We can diagnose the cause and extent, inspect affected areas, audit the existing system and define corrective measures. We also prepare expert assessments and technical reports for handover, property transactions or disputes.
What happens after construction is complete?
We can support owners through maintenance plans and periodic inspections of watertightness, drainage and waterproofing condition, identifying deterioration and preventive repairs before a major failure.
Do you train technical teams?
Yes. We offer training for architects, engineers, site inspectors, managers, clients and other professionals on waterproofing, water control, technical data sheets, risk identification and common failures.
What value does AEDES AQUAE offer a client?
Integrated management of water risk. We treat waterproofing as a technical discipline that requires diagnosis, design, control and maintenance to protect the asset, its operation and its durability.
Contact
Entrust the future of your asset to those who understand water.
You are not hiring a product. You are commissioning technical stewardship for a work that must endure.
consultoria@aedes-aquae.cl
+56 2 0000 0000
Santiago · Viña del Mar