Renca Building

Efficient and sustainable social housing

The Renca Project, developed by MINVU, is the agency’s first public tender for industrialized housing. It is designed to build 103 apartments on a triangular plot of land. The design integrates the urban environment with green spaces to promote connectivity and community life. 

 

The project uses industrialized wood modules to optimize sunlight, ventilation, and thermal efficiency. The modular configuration allows for flexible designs and ensures sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint and improving livability. 

Location:

CHILE, Metropolitan Region, South America

Year:

2024

Surface:

7,764,342.26 ft2 (7,213.31 m²)

Customers:

MINVU, Chile

State:

In development

Nominations:

First Place Contest

Destiny:

Housing

Tendency:

Accessible and diverse housing, Tactical urbanism, Carbon footprint reduction

Architecture Team:

Archiplan

Integration

The design connects the building to its surroundings by incorporating a public esplanade and community park. 

Sustainability

Use wood modules to reduce your carbon footprint and optimize thermal efficiency. 

Habitability

The modules are arranged in a way that incorporates interior courtyards, which optimizes natural light and ventilation. 

Innovation

Its modular layout allows for adaptability and ease of assembly, as well as optimization of available space. 

Design

Each module is designed to meet specific functional needs. One area is designated for wet activities, including the kitchen and bathrooms, while the other area is designated for dry activities, including bedrooms. 

Future

The circulation cores are designed to accommodate future extensions, such as rooftop gardens in urban areas. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The facades and roofs are designed to optimize natural lighting and reduce energy consumption. 

 

Movable louvers control solar exposure and enhance thermal comfort. 

Total area
7000 m2
Number of units
50
Floors (levels)
0

Wood
Industrialized

Main material

COMMUNITY SPACES

The project incorporates interior routes connecting parking lots, sports areas, and multipurpose rooms. 

 

These spaces encourage social interaction and improve quality of life. 

The Renca Project is a new model of industrialized social housing that prioritizes efficiency, sustainability, and well-being. 

 

Its innovative and adaptable model for future housing initiatives is consolidated through its modular design, integration with the environment, and community strategy. 

We turn ideas into extraordinary experiences for our clients

Working on the Edificio Renca project enabled us to implement innovative housing solutions in a challenging environment. Integrating modular industrialization with a design that enhances connectivity and quality of life transformed our approach to public housing. This project is a milestone that sets a new standard for efficiency and urban well-being.

ARCHIPLAN