Conjunto Empart de Ñuñoa, Cultural property and typical zone in Ñuñoa, Chile.
Conjunto Empart de Ñuñoa is a residential complex with four-story buildings featuring red concrete exteriors and traiguén tile roofs supported by oak beam structures. The site spans multiple blocks with numerous community spaces distributed throughout.
Construction began in 1945 under architect Enrique Pérez Casteblanco, commissioned by La Caja de Previsión de Empleados Particulares. The project emerged as a major housing initiative during Santiago's rapid urban growth.
The nine different block designs feature various apartment types that broke away from the traditional extended family model in Santiago. The layouts reflect a philosophy emphasizing privacy and independence for individual residents.
The complex is easily explored on foot, as streets between the blocks are open and accessible. Visitors find plenty of space to walk and can view the architecture from different angles.
The complex received designation as a Typical Zone by the Ministry of Education in 2010 following a community-led initiative to protect its architectural heritage. This recognition helped preserve the integrity of the design for future generations.
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