Lo Espejo Building

Innovation and sustainability in social housing

This pioneering project redefines social housing by using industrialized wood construction. Designed to optimize energy efficiency and thermal comfort, the building combines technology and urban design to provide a sustainable solution.

Located in Lo Espejo, the building makes optimal use of space with a modular design that improves quality of life. The strategic placement of circulation spaces and green areas fosters a sense of community and security.

Location:

CHILE, Metropolitan Region, South America

Year:

2024

Surface:

4,124.42 m² - 4,439,488.74 ft²

Customers:

METROPOLITAN SERVICE

State:

Finished

Nominations:

First place in the competition stage

Destiny:

Public Housing

Tendency:

Industrialization, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Accessible and Diverse Housing

Architecture Team:

Archiplan

Project Leader:

Pabla Ortúzar

Architects::

Pabla Ortúzar, Eduardo Rivas, Daniel Pinilla, Álvaro Diéguez, César Goldsmith, Rafael Osorio, Solange Moreno, Humberto Ramírez

Constructor:

VIVE Construction Company

Calculation::

Mario Yáñez, Tecno Fast

Industrializer:

Tecno Fast

Photography:

Daniel Pinilla

MODULAR DESIGN

The modular layout optimizes manufacturing and assembly, ensuring cost and time efficiency in construction.

Each department incorporates two distinct modules that separate wet and dry areas, maximizing functionality and distribution.

Design

The building is positioned to the north, which creates a central green area with palm trees and improves the organization of the urban space.

Sustainability

Using industrialized wood reduces the carbon footprint while optimizing thermal comfort with minimal environmental impact.

Innovation

Prefabricated modules enable fast and efficient construction, reducing costs and execution time.

Livability

Interior courtyards and cross ventilation improve the natural lighting and quality of life in each apartment.

Structure

Its modular design with a light timber frame efficiently meets seismic requirements.

Community

The project promotes community living by providing open spaces and circulation areas designed for collective use.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

The project significantly reduces the carbon footprint by using renewable materials and sustainable construction processes.

The carbon-negative wood offers superior thermal performance, which reduces the building's energy demand.

Total area

4000 m²

Built Levels

0 floors

Living units

0 Apartments

Construction time

0 months

URBAN INTEGRATION

The design respects and enhances the surroundings by incorporating existing green spaces and improving pedestrian and vehicular connectivity.

The design strengthens the neighborhood's identity by generating a dynamic façade that enriches the urban image and public space.

CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION

The industrialized manufacturing process optimizes the use of resources and reduces waste, providing an efficient, scalable housing solution.

Modular assembly speeds up construction times and enables replication in future housing developments.

QUALITY OF LIFE

The design maximizes natural lighting and ventilation to create comfortable and healthy interior spaces for residents.

Intermediate courtyards encourage social interaction and promote the consistent use of communal areas within the housing complex.

This project shows that using wood for industrialization is an efficient, sustainable solution for social housing.

Through innovation and design, ARCHIPLAN offers a scalable model that enhances quality of life and urban fabric.

SOCIAL HOUSING OF THE FUTURE: SUSTAINABLE, MODULAR, AND EFFICIENT

We turn ideas into extraordinary experiences for our clients

"This isn't the end of the road. It is the beginning of a new chapter. Today, we are receiving not only housing but also the opportunity to build a better world. Let's continue this journey together. Decent housing is a right, not a privilege, and your efforts have shown that dreams do come true.”

Lo Espejo Building