El sistema constructivo plataforma (plataform frame) en Sewell

Sewell, Chile, exemplifies the innovative 'platform frame' construction system, which revolutionized urban planning and architecture for its time. This study highlights how the platform frame, characterized by a modular grid of reinforced concrete platforms, enabled efficient land use and structural stability in a challenging mountainous terrain. Researchers analyzed Sewell's architectural design, revealing its adaptability to steep slopes and seismic conditions, while also assessing its historical significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The approach involved detailed examination of the site's construction techniques, urban layout, and comparison with contemporary building practices. The findings underscore the platform frame's enduring influence on modern urban development.

Gómez L., L., Leser S., H., & Salomone R., V. (2010). El sistema constructivo plataforma (plataform frame) en Sewell. Revista de Urbanismo, 0(8). https://doi.org/10.5354/0717-5051.2003.5071