Building We Are

Architecture that engages with the neighborhood and its identity

The Somos Building seeks to integrate harmoniously with its environment, generating identity and strengthening community ties in the neighborhood. Its corner design and open access plaza enrich the public space, promoting interaction with neighbors.

With a U-shaped volume, the project offers an interior plaza with recreational areas and green spaces, improving livability and quality of life. The typological flexibility responds to the diversity of contemporary families, adapting to different lifestyles.

Location:

CHILE, Metropolitan Region, South America

Year:

2020

Surface:

11,562.17 m² – 12,445,416.21 ft²

Customers:

Exxacon Chile

State:

Finished

Nominations:

Nominated for Best Balanced Densification Real Estate Project 2020

Destiny:

Residential

Tendency:

Inclusive cities, Sustainable mobility, Urban green spaces, Accessible and diverse housing

Architecture Team:

Archiplan

Photography:

Daniel Pinilla

Integration

The project respects the scale of the neighborhood, strengthening the relationship with residents and enhancing the identity of the community.

Accessibility

It complies with universal accessibility, facilitating the movement of people with reduced mobility in all spaces of the building.

Sustainability

It uses drip irrigation and maintains existing trees, minimizing environmental impact and optimizing water use.

Mobility

It incorporates bicycle parking and connects with bicycle lanes, promoting sustainable transport and pedestrian connectivity.

Flexibility

The typological diversity allows configurations that can be adapted to different forms of coexistence, reflecting the evolution of current family models.

Identity

The colour and the balconies generate a dialogue with the environment, in tune with the urban expressiveness of Ñuñoa.

Total surface area
11000 m2
Number of Units
10 Apartments
Bicycle parking
1
Floors above level
0

PUBLIC SPACE

The building's access extends the public space with an open square, encouraging the connection between residents and the neighbourhood.

This integration strengthens the urban identity of Ñuñoa, promoting active coexistence and a more accessible environment for the community.

BALCONIES AND COLOR

The balconies generate a dynamic façade, creating a visual rhythm that individualizes each unit and enhances the relationship with the environment.

The use of color reinforces the identity of Ñuñoa, incorporating artistic and cultural expressions that turn the building into an urban reference.

LUMINOUS SPALITY

The Somos Building is a model of urban integration that is committed to community, public space and sustainable mobility.

Its design invites you to live in harmony with the neighbourhood, respecting its identity and encouraging interaction between residents and the environment.

ARCHITECTURE THAT BUILDS COMMUNITY

We transform ideas into exceptional experiences for our clients

Somos strikes a balance between innovation and respect for the neighborhood, surpassing all functional and aesthetic expectations. It is a project that redefines the residential standard in Santiago.

ARCHIPLAN