Saturday, October 24, 2009

Hello Elemental Chile


Documentary of Quinta Monroy Project in Iquique, Chile from elementalchile on Vimeo.

This project by Elemental Architects (Chile) reminds me of Rural Studio/Samuel Mockbee (US) in that they involve the public in the design process. This project however goes a step further by adding the potential for expansion and further customization to be realized by the dweller after the design is complete.

RELATED: Rural Studio readings in Siebren Versteeg's Workshop in Design course.

1 comment:

  1. Looks like they've taken this idea up north, to Monterrey, where my family is from...
    http://www.elementalchile.cl/monterrey-las-anacuas/?lang_pref=es

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