Saunas and Pools in Atacama / Germán del Sol

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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Structural Engineering: Fernando del Sol, Enzo Valladares
  • Job Captains: Rubén Ossandón, Jean Paul Barthou
  • Collaborators: Horacio Schmidt, Nicole Labbé, Carlos Venegas, Hernán Fierro
  • City: San Pedro de Atacama
  • Country: Chile
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Saunas and Pools in Atacama / Germán del Sol - Windows, Facade
© Guy Wenborne

To dwell in this vast land,
men and women build graceful stone structures
along the roads in Atacama,
to get an insight into nature,
and make it hospitable.

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Elevations

These concrete landmarks in the landscape,
reveal the presence of water ponds
used to irrigate the land, and to swim,
and open up new perspectives
to the immense wilderness around.

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© Guy Wenborne

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The water is kept still
flowing gently over the ponds edges
to reflect the light,
and the beauty of the place,
against the dark slate coating.

Germán del Sol, Architect

Saunas and Pools in Atacama / Germán del Sol - Waterfront
© Guy Wenborne

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Address:San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile

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Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
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Cite: "Saunas and Pools in Atacama / Germán del Sol" 10 Nov 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/564219/saunas-and-pools-in-atacama-german-del-sol> ISSN 0719-8884

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