Villa San Luis, established in the early 1970s as a middle-income housing project, has had a turbulent history marked by political conflict and eviction during the dictatorship in Chile. Originally designed for 60,000 residents, it shifted focus to accommodate unhoused populations. Now, a significant transformation is underway led by UMWELT and Plan Común, who are converting one building into a memorial site and museum, celebrating its complex heritage and ensuring its historical significance is recognized amid urban development.
The Villa San Luis project exemplifies a complex history of urban development in Santiago, evolving from a middle-income housing initiative to a significant site for memorialization.
UMWELT and Plan Común's design aims to honor the complex history of Villa San Luis while addressing the needs for a functional memorial and museum.
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