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El proyecto del Centro Antártico Internacional es un ejemplo particular de edificio híbrido que da un nuevo sentido al enclave donde se emplaza, Punta Arenosa (extremo nororiente de Punta Arenas). Se organiza formal y programáticamente a partir de estratos o capas superpuestas, materialmente distintas, que acogen programas diversos, cada uno con su propio carácter. El CAI consolida el remate del borde costero de Punta Arenas a partir de la construcción de un edificio faro retro-iluminado, que asume su condición de borde para ser visto, funcionar de guía y a la vez ser plataforma de observación.

The project of the International Antarctic Center is a specific example of a hybrid building that gives new meaning to the enclave where it is located, Punta Arenosa (on the extreme north-east of Punta Arenas). Its shape and functional program is organized in superimposed strata or layers, with different materials and hosting diverse programs, each with its own character. The IAC consolidates the completion of the coastal border of Punta Arenas with the construction of a retro-illuminated lighthouse building, which embraces its border condition, to be seen, to operate as a guide and at the same time function as an observation platform.

1. TIP. Borde costero proyectado 2. TIP. Terminal portuaria, zona de carga y logística puerto Muelle Prat 3. ZONA TÍPICA. Plaza de Armas, edificios de conservación histórica 4. BORDE COSTERO. Infraestructura actual 5. BORDE COSTERO. Extensión infraestructura actual 6. CAI. Paseo remate borde costero 7. CAI. Museo interactivo, laboratorios e investigación

1. IPT. Proposed coastal border 2. IPT. Port terminal, cargo and logistics port area - Prat Dock 3. TYPICAL AREA. Plaza de Armas, main city square, buildings of historic conservation 4. COASTAL BORDER. Existing infrastructure 5. COASTAL BORDER. Existing infrastructure expansion 6. IAC. Coastal border promenade 7. IAC. Interactive museum, labs and research

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