Biblioteca Publica Licanten

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Project Type: (Choose one or more of the following)
1) urban planning design strategy
6) architecture

Project Mission/Goal: (Choose one or more of the following)
1) improve the human spirit
3) respond to our growing need for clean water, power, shelter, healthcare, education

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http://www.oficinadearquitectura.cl/blog/?cat=3

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Project Details: (Please complete as applicable)
Project Location:
Date(s): 2009 to 2010
Project Phase:Complete
Client:Municipalidad de Licantén
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Description and Number of Beneficiaries/Users:
Major Funding:Government of Chile
Concept/Lead Architect(s)/Designer(s):
Project Architect(s)/Designer(s): Emilio Marín + Murua / Valenzuela arquitectos
Structural Engineers:DEC
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