Tours on July 2
CROSS-AMERICAS: PROBING DISGLOBAL NETWORKS
June 29, 2016 - July 1, 2016 | Santiago de Chile
Host School: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Escuela de Arquitectura
Conference Chairs:
| Alfredo Andia, Florida International University, USA
Umberto Bonomo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Macarena Cortes, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Dana Cupkova, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Vera Parlac, University of Calgary, Canada |
Below are 5 tours being offered during the CROSS AMERICAS Conference on July 2, 2016 in Santiago de Chile.
All tours require a minimum of 10 attendees to proceed or will be canceled.
Meet at Sheraton Hotel |
 | | Unidad Vecinal Portales
The Unidad Vecinal Portales is an apartment complex that is emblematic of modern Chilean architecture. Unlike most previous projects in Santiago, the architects tried to retain as much of the original greenery as possible as a public park. |
 | | Villa Olimpica
This neighborhood is comprised of social housing built in Santiago upon the the completion of the 1962 FIFA World Cup. |
 | | Villa Frei
Visit a housing complex known for its public and space and green areas that hide its high density. |
 | | Unidad Vecinal Providencia
Unidad Vecinal Providencia is a neighborhood designed with a focus on the relationship of the inhabitants with the city and how individuals interact with their environment. |
Lunch (separate cost) at Vista Santiago |
 | | Walk through Cerro San Cristobal
The best views of Santiago are found in this sweeping park, the largest in the city. The summit boasts a 14m-high statue of the Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción. |
Meet at Metro la Moneda |
| | Centro Cultural la Moneda
Centro Cultural la Moneda is a cultural facility intended to provide access for all citizens to the cultural and audiovisual activities of Chile.
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Museo Precolombino
This art museum is dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from Latin America. |
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Cripta Catedral de Santiago
The Catedral de Santiago is the seat of the Archdiocese of Santiago and the Catholic Church in Chile. This is also where the archbishops of Santiago are usually buried. |
Lunch (separate cost) at Castilla Forestal Restaurant |
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Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral
Originally built to serve as the headquarters for the third UNCTAD conference, this building was damaged in a fire and later remodeled to serve as a cultural center. |
Meet at Metro San Joaquin |
 | | Campus San Joaquin
Tour the San Joaquin Campus of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and its notable architectural landmarks, such as the Torres Siamesas. |
 | | Casa Central PUC
Visit the central building of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile's downtown campus. |
 | | Barrio Republica
Walk through Barrio Republica, a neighborhood known for its concentration of higher education institutions. |
Lunch (separate cost) at Confiteria Torres |
Meet at Hotel Sheraton |
 | | Monasterio Benedictino de la Santísima Trinidad de Las Condes
This monastery, known for its bookbinding, is noteworthy as an exploration of the way simple white spaces interact with light. |
 | | Edificio Transoceanica
Designed as the headquarters of the Transoceanic companies, the building is known for its energy efficiency and environmentally-friendly design. |
 | | Parque Bicentenario
The expansive park has the Civic Center Vitacura at its center, as well as a restaurant, two lakes, wide lawns, and program spaces for leisure activities. |
Lunch (separate cost) at Mestizo |
| | Comisión Economica Para América Latina
The Comisión Economica Para América Latina, a United Nations regional commission to encourage economic cooperation, has its headquarters in Santiago. |
Meet at Sheraton Hotel |
 | | Parque Quinta Normal
Parque Quinta Normal is an urban park that is home to several museums, including the Chilean National Museum of Natural History. |
 | | Centro Cultural Matucana 100
The Centro Cultural Matucana 100 is a cultural center that hosts and plans events and educational programs related to the contemporary arts including dance, theater, music, photography, the visual arts and cinema. |
 | | NAVE
NAVE is a cultural center and residence whose mission is to support dance, performance, music, and theater. |
Lunch (separate cost) at Peluqueria Francesca |
 | | Recoleta Dominica
The former convent of the Recoleta Dominica is now known as the Heritage Center of Recoleta Dominica and houses several museums, including the Museum of Decorative Arts and the Dominican Historical Museum. |
| | Parque de la Infancia
Parque Bicentenario de la Infancia is designed specifically for children. It boasts slides, a spray park, and even the perimeter fence of the park doubles as a climbing maze. |