Lagoon View Residential Complex / Mobil Arquitectos + Alvaro Arancibia Arquitecto

"The concept of the project emerged from the challenge of rethinking social integration in high-density buildings, exploring new forms of vertical community living. Prior to its development, there were few Chilean precedents addressing this issue, especially regarding the use of the elevator as an organizing axis for community life. The key question was how to foster closeness and a sense of community within a vertical structure without allowing density to translate into anonymity."

"Published on September 04, 2025Cite: "Lagoon View Residential Complex / Mobil Arquitectos + Alvaro Arancibia Arquitecto" [Complejo Residencial Mirador Laguna / Mobil Arquitectos + Alvaro Arancibia Arquitecto] 04 Sep 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . ISSN 0719-8884"

The project responds to the challenge of rethinking social integration in high-density residential buildings by exploring new forms of vertical community living. The design emphasizes the elevator as an organizing axis to encourage chance encounters and shared uses across floors. Few Chilean precedents had addressed elevator-centered community strategies prior to this development, prompting innovative solutions. The primary objective is to foster closeness and a tangible sense of community within a vertical structure. The design seeks to ensure density does not become anonymity through spatial and social design interventions that prioritize interaction.

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