Unidad Vecinal Portales, Brutalist residential complex in Santiago, Chile
The Unidad Vecinal Portales spreads across 31 hectares with 19 concrete blocks containing 1860 housing units arranged in linear formations of 100 meters.
Construction started in 1954 when Universidad de Chile sold the land to EMPART partnerships, marking a response to Santiago's housing crisis during rural exodus.
The building represents the first generation of Chilean architects addressing social needs through modern design principles and community-focused residential spaces.
The structure contains single and double-story houses, apartments, and duplexes within buildings of 5 to 7 floors, connected by spacious galleries.
Green spaces cover 80 percent of the property, featuring 15-meter holm oaks and fruit trees integrated with the natural topography.
Inception: 1966
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
GPS coordinates: -33.44718,-70.69017
Latest update: May 16, 2025 21:06
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