Santiago Icon Tower Contest

Inspiración volcánica en el horizonte de Santiago

The Icono Santiago Tower is conceived as an architectural landmark inspired by the geological dynamics of Chile. Its design takes reference from volcanoes and optical phenomena, integrating harmoniously with the urban and natural landscape.

With a structure that seems to twist as it rises, the tower combines functionality and aesthetics. Its illuminated panoramic ring evokes a volcanic eruption, establishing itself as a symbol of the city and its resilience.

Ubicación:

CHILE, Región Metropolitana, Sudamérica

Año:

2014

Estado:

Concurso

Nominaciones:

Tercer Lugar

Destino:

Torre de telecomunicaciones y mirador

Tendencia:

Ciudades resilientes

Equipo de arquitectura:

ARCHIPLAN, Architects of Invention

INNOVATION

The floating ring of the tower introduces a reinterpretation of urban landmarks, combining technology, architecture and light art.

Design

The tower is inspired by natural phenomena such as volcanoes and optical effects, reflecting movement and energy in its shape.

Integration

The design coexists with the statue of the Virgin, avoiding visual hierarchies and respecting the landscape context of the hill.

Iconicity

Its floating panoramic ring reinforces the identity of the project and becomes a landmark in the Santiago skyline.

Structure

Concrete and steel form its seismically resistant base, with steel and Kevlar cables guaranteeing structural stability.

Functionality

The tower houses transmission antennas, an 85-meter diameter observation deck and well-defined technical spaces.

Accessibility

Access is through a landscaped path with a pool of water reflecting the tower.

STRUCTURE

The seismic design ensures stability in one of the most active seismic zones in the world.

Tower height

100 mts

Ring diameter

0 mts

Transmission levels

+ 40 mts

Concrete, Steel and Kevlar

Materialities

LANDSCAPE

The tower is located in relation to urban landmarks, generating a visual dialogue with its immediate surroundings.

REFERENCE

The illuminated ring evokes the tradition of the Chilean rodeo and reinforces its identity with the local culture.

SUSTAINABILITY

The tower incorporates a water pond for irrigation, enhancing the project's self-sufficiency in the landscape.

VISION

An architectural icon that projects Santiago on the global scene and reinforces its character as a resilient city.

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