Post-earthquake reconstruction

  • 1 / 16

    Project update 2011 "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": The emphasis of the reconstruction was on housing as a heritage weaving.

  • 2 / 16

    Project update 2011 "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Reconstruction of the church and its steeple is an important reference point in the whole town.

  • 3 / 16

    Project update 2011 "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Housing is suitable for the dry climate, with daily thermal oscillation of more than 25°C.

  • 4 / 16

    Project update 2011 "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Recovery of housing needed to be sustainable, efficient and durable but allow construction with dignity and respect for the local heritage.

  • 5 / 16

    Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Latin America: (l-r) Fernando Diez, Bruno Stagno and Rene Mancilla.

  • 6 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Plan of reconstruction following the earthquake: Sentamiento and San Lorenzo de Tarapacá.

  • 7 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Original architectural style.

  • 8 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Overview of the reconstruction site.

  • 9 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Support framework for clay construction of quincha façades.

  • 10 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Project utilized local labor.

  • 11 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Architectural reconstruction of the street: quincha façades.

  • 12 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Project utilized local labor.

  • 13 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Overview of the reconstruction of the housing cluster.

  • 14 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Arrangement of space to meet each family’s individual needs.

  • 15 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Unit under construction showing architectural volume.

  • 16 / 16

    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Post-earthquake reconstruction, Tarapacá, Chile": Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Latin America winner: Rene Mancilla (left).

  • Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008–2009 Latin America

The villagers of San Lorenzo fell victim to an earthquake – the Post-earthquake reconstruction project aims to rebuild their lives. The homes need to protect against the harsh climate, be resistant to future shocks, and quick and simple to build using local materials. Families are involved in designing their own houses to meet their own social needs.

By Rene Mancilla - RM-C Architects, Iquique, Chile

Ideas: Conflict & Emergency, Housing Needs

The villagers of San Lorenzo fell victim to an earthquake – the Post-earthquake reconstruction project aims to rebuild their lives.

The homes need to protect against the harsh climate, be resistant to future shocks, and quick and simple to build using local materials. Families are involved in designing their own houses to meet their own social needs.

Post-earthquake reconstruction

Project authors

  • Rene Mancilla

    RM-C Architects

    Chile

Project updates

June 09, 2011 | Project Update | Tarapacá, Chile

Reconstructing a community

The homes of some 81 families have been reconstructed following the devastating earthquake of June 2005. The approach addressed the constraints of a limited budget and urgency of the community, while improving traditional adobe building systems. The June 2005 earthquake destroyed most of the village of San Lorenzo in the arid northern province of Tarapacá, Chile. Re-construction was carried out between 2006 and 2008.

Read full article
October 23, 2008 | winners for Latin America announced | Mexico City, Mexico

Holcim Awards honor sustainable construction in Latin America

The winning projects of the second Holcim Awards competition for Sustainable Construction in Latin America were announced at a ceremony in Mexico City. Total prize money of USD 270,000 was presented to twelve projects from across the region that deliver innovative solutions to social housing, energy efficiency, and the revitalization of communities and water resources.

Read full article
July 10, 2008 | Regional Jury Report – Latin America | Mexico City, Mexico

“A sensitive approach in a very painful post-earthquake situation” – Holcim Awards Jury

This project is about the reconstruction of an earthquake-devastated community in the Tarapacá area of Chile. The traditional adobe homes had to be replaced by inexpensive houses, meeting the requirements of the harsh climate and satisfying the social needs of the inhabitants whose homes had been destroyed.

Read full article
February 29, 2008 | Project Entry & Details | Tarapacá, Chile

Project Entry 2008 for Latin America

The villagers of San Lorenzo fell victim to an earthquake – the Post-earthquake reconstruction project aims to rebuild their lives. The homes need to protect against the harsh climate, be resistant to future shocks, and quick and simple to build using local materials. Families are involved in designing their own houses to meet their own social needs.

Read full article

Related information

Links and downloads:

Location

pin Tarapacá, Chile

Tarapacá, Chile