Edificio Cooperativa Vitalicia, Modern architectural building in Valparaíso, Chile
Description
The Edificio Cooperativa Vitalicia is a residential building in Valparaíso featuring clean lines and geometric forms typical of post-war modernist design. The structure displays functional planning with spaces organized according to the cooperative housing principles of its era.
History
Architect Alfredo Vargas Stoller completed this building in 1946 during a period of major urban transformation in Valparaíso. The project represented a new approach to housing development that characterized that decade's architectural evolution in Chile.
Culture
This building reflects a housing model that emerged after World War II, showing how Chileans thought differently about communal living. The design choices visible today reveal the values of that time regarding shared residential spaces.
Practical
The building is located in Valparaíso's urban center and is easily accessible on foot from the port area. Visiting during daylight allows you to see the architectural details clearly and appreciate how it relates to the surrounding neighborhood.
Did you know?
This building was among the first in Valparaíso to provide housing for both workers and office staff on equal terms. This approach was unusual for its time and reflected forward-thinking social ideas.
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