Elevación norte / North Elevation
Elevación sur / South Elevation
Elevación oriente / East Elevation
Elevación poniente / West Elevation
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Regarding individuality and simultaneousness of contemporary cities like Santiago, a fluent, flexible spatial interrelationship is required to bring a narrative continuity of multiple entrances and walkthroughs. Consequently, it is proposed a container for a space of interrelated ramps, achieving visual connection and functional segregation. The structural perimeter allows an open layout in both levels, which eases adaptation and new arrangement for the public areas in the future. Even the taller second floor allows an extension within the library itself. Close to the maintenance criteria of public buildings in Chile, only proved resistant materials were used, so they ensure low maintenance rate as a whole. Materials considered are cast concrete structure with seismic walls in the perimeter, interior columns and slabs of the same material in the mezzanine level. The roof consists of a steel frame structure with painted metal sheets, and acoustic plasterboard ceilings in the interior. Interior walls are of the same acoustic material placed strategically as a way to reduce reverberation. The external envelope is made of local Travertine marble, similar to the colour of the Medicine School is facing to. Floorings are of non-slippery ceramic tiles. Windows are made of laminated transparent glass and have bar blinds fixed, built as a safety feature. In the reading areas and/or workspaces, higher south-oriented windows are considered for gaining indirect flatter sunlight during the day, and safety bars acting as blinds or sunshade are placed in the east and west. The building has natural ventilation, only service areas being fed mechanically. Although air conditioning is not considered, the necessary plumbing was already installed if needed.
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