Gabriel Etchepare

Gabriel Etchepare is a Uruguayan architect and a former student of Hiroshi Hara, who deeply valued Hara's mentorship during their collaborative work on urban projects in Montevideo. Etchepare recalls Hara's focus on addressing real-world architectural challenges and his unique ability to engage students in creative problem-solving. He regards Hara as a significant influence in his architectural development and continues to apply the principles he learned from him.