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The Standardized Planning of Latin American Cities: Tracing the Blueprint of the Laws of the Indies

A look at most of the cities within Latin America reveals striking commonalities across countries, from Mexico down to Argentina: most cities have a well-defined area known as "El Centro" (The Center), anchored by a main plaza (Plaza Mayor), flanked by a church on one side and key buildings like the city hall on another. This is no coincidence, as it can be traced back to an urban planning system established during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. It gave standardized guidelines for city design across its viceroyalties. Unlike French and English colonies, Spanish settlements adhered to regulations that contributed to the emergence of a shared urban identity, with cities displaying similar spatial logic and architectural cohesion despite differing scales and contexts.

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Las Vertientes House / Lucas Maino Fernandez

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Santo Domingo, Chile
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  306
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  CONCON MADERAS, Cutek

Casa PR21008 / Engawa Archlab

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Santo Domingo, Ecuador
  • Architects: Engawa Archlab
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  60
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Graiman

Ajuala Restaurant / Portafoglio Grupo Arquitectónico + Grupo HCR

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  497
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Neolith, Artisan, Calligaris Santo Domingo, Holz, +6

Aglae House / AFARQ Arquitectos

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Santo Domingo, Chile
  • Architects: AFARQ Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  140
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Hansgrohe, Arauco, Beagle, Portinari

House for 60 Friends / Martin Hurtado

House for 60 Friends / Martin Hurtado - Houses
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Santo Domingo, Chile

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SIP Panel House / Gabriel Rudolphy + Alejandro Soffia

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Santo Domingo, Chile
  • Architects: Alejandro Soffia, Gabriel Rudolphy: Alejandro Soffia + Gabriel Rudolphy 
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  139
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011

House A / Moure Rivera Arquitectos

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Santo Domingo, Chile
  • Architects: Moure Rivera Arquitectos: Moure Rivera Arquitectos / Francisco Moure, Fernando Dominguez
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  187
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2009

Windy House / Estudio Valdés +

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Santo Domingo, Chile
  • Architects: Estudio Valdés +: Estudio Valdes / Leonardo Valdes- Alejandra Demaria – Federico Prieto
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2005

White O / Toyo Ito & Associates

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Santo Domingo, Chile
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  370
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2009

Arcoiris Sur / Roberto Rijo

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • Architects: Roberto Rijo
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  9894
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2008

España Library / Giancarlo Mazzanti

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Santo Domingo, Colombia
  • Architects: Giancarlo Mazzanti
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  5500
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2005
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Arquitectura y Concreto, Colombit, Golden Glass, Lehner, Manufacturas Munoz, +3