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Holcim Awards 2008 Latin America

Acknowledgement: Post-earthquake reconstruction, San Lorenzo of Tarapacá, Chile

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The villagers of San Lorenzo fell victim to an earthquake (inset) – a sustainable, efficient and durable approach to reconstruction has led the rebuilding of the homes of 81 families (main image) while ensuring dignity and respect for the local heritage.

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Type of project:
Architecture (housing)
Start of construction:
August 2007
Main author:
Rene Mancilla, architect, RM-C Architects, Iquique, Chile

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Project Summary
The villagers of San Lorenzo fell victim to an earthquake – the Postearthquake reconstruction project aims to rebuild their lives. The homes need to protect against the harsh climate, be resistant to future shocks, and quick and simple to build using local materials. Families are involved in designing their own houses to meet their own social needs.

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Presentation of Holcim Awards Acknowledgement 2008 Latin America by members of the regional jury Fernando Diez (left), Director of the History and Theory Department at the Universidad de Palermo, Argentina and Bruno Stagno, Principal of Bruno Stagno Arquitecto y Asociados, Costa Rica to Rene Mancilla (right), MR-C Architects.

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Post-earthquake reconstruction, San Lorenzo of Tarapacá, Chile

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Project update

The homes of some 81 families have been reconstructed following the devastating earthquake of June 2005.
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