“A thoughtful approach of proposing a long-term strategy” – Holcim Awards Jury

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    Project entry 2011 Latin America – Sustainable post-tsunami reconstruction master plan, Constitución, Chile

    Park opens the city to the river.

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    Holcim Awards 2011 Latin America ceremony – Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Members of the winning team of the Holcim Awards Silver 2011 Latin America for Sustainable post-tsunami reconstruction master plan, Constitución, Chile (l-r): Alejandro Aravena, Juan Cerda and Diego Torres of ELEMENTAL S.A., Chile

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    Holcim Awards Silver 2011 Latin America for "Sustainable post-tsunami reconstruction master plan", Constitución, Chile. Prize presentation (l-r): Carolyn Aguilar, Head of Jury and Dean of Architecture, Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA); Markus Akermann, CEO, Holcim Ltd; winners Alejandro Aravena, Juan Cerda and Diego Torres of ELEMENTAL S.A.

The jury values the thoughtful approach of proposing a long-term strategy of upgrading the built environment rather than implementing an ad hoc action plan to reconstruct that which had been destroyed by the tsunami and earthquake. Furthermore, the project’s effective establishment in the social community through citizen participation was recognized, demonstrating the contextual and social sensitivity of the master plan.

Last updated: July 07, 2011 Mexico City, Mexico