Diagnosis and restoration project of Historical Monument
Former Angol Hospital
Location
Angol, Araucanía Region, Chile.
Project year
2021-2024
Surface
1.718 m²
Principal
Ministry of Public Works – Regional Government of Araucanía.
Financing Source
Ministry of Public Works.
Responsible professional or consultant
Chauriye Stäger Architects Limited.
Project team
Restoration Architect Natalia Jorquera, Architect David Cortez.
Predominant construction technique
Simple masonry.
Project Description
Comprehensive rehabilitation design of the former Angol hospital for its transformation into the new communal library. All the elements of the historic building were preserved, but the public spaces were modified, changing the access to the north side of the building, for a better appreciation of it and to generate a new public access.