IN-BETWEEN SPACES IN ANTOFAGASTA: RELATIONSHIP OF ARCHITECTURE WITH ITS CONTEXT

Abstract

The use of in-between spaces is often seen as an architectural solution that deals with prevailing conditions in extreme climates. When referring to a context such as the desert, many authors examine the typologies (e.g. corridor, yard, etc.) used in buildings there in order to cope with daily high temperatures whilst standing outdoors, particularly. Several examples of these in-between typologies can be also found in Antofagasta as a response to both its geographical and urban conditions within Chile's Atacama Desert. A review on the above examples in terms of use, size, configuration and shading is given. Many of the findings described here show how some principles for designing in-between spaces remain similar throughout the decades, as such spaces reflect the location where they are placed.