Casona Puyó, French-inspired residence in Bellas Artes, Santiago, Chile
Casona Puyó is a large residence in Bellas Artes featuring French neoclassical design built in the early 1900s. The house contains many rooms arranged around interior gardens and connected by wooden galleries throughout.
The building was constructed between 1903 and 1910 by French architect Émile Jéquier as a residence for a wealthy family. After a fire in 1969 at a nearby art school, the property was converted into artist workshops.
The name comes from the Puyó family who owned the residence and later opened it to artists seeking workspace. Today you can see how creative studios occupy the historic rooms and keep the building active with cultural work.
The building houses independent fashion shops, cafes, and art workshops that welcome visitors today. You can wander through at your own pace and explore the various rooms and gardens at leisure.
The property was originally divided into separate residential units arranged around central courtyards with lush gardens. This layout allowed many people to live together under one roof while each family had their own private outdoor space.
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