Casa Gibbs, Eclectic architecture building in downtown Antofagasta, Chile

Casa Gibbs is a four-story building with a facade blending several architectural styles, located in downtown Antofagasta. The lower floors contain commercial spaces while upper levels hold offices, connected internally by staircases with parking accessible from the rear.

Casa Gibbs was built in Antofagasta in 1915, though little is known about its construction. Its origin lies with the saltpeter business: in 1869 the firm Melbourne Clark & Co. was formed by Chilean and British partners including José Santos Ossa, Francisco Puelma, George Smith, Melbourne Clark, Agustín Edwards and William Gibbs. In 1872 it became the Compañía de Salitres y Ferrocarril de Antofagasta, which built the railway to Salinas.

The house stands beside Plaza del Salitre, where the sculpture El Aguador by Caterina Osorio and Mario Calderón is displayed. Nearby, a mural by Luis Núñez inaugurated on 29 August 2008 depicts local figures such as Lenka Franulic, Chela Lira, Andrés Sabella and José Santos Ossa.

The building is easily walkable and sits in an active area with shops and offices that operate during the day. Visitors should note that parking is located at the rear and most areas are accessible during business hours.

Casa Gibbs stands beside the Plaza del Salitre, where the sculpture El Aguador by Caterina Osorio and Mario Calderón is displayed. Nearby is Luis Núñez's mural of a railway station with figures from Antofagasta's history, including Lenka Franulic, Chela Lira and Andrés Sabella, inaugurated on 29 August 2008.