Enrique Browne and Associated Architects were signed up to design a branch of the Consorcio Nacional de Seguros, National Insurance Consortium, in a corner site of the city Concepción, Chile. Covering an area of 3,789skm, the design of the building which overlooks a historical church, is a splendid building which went through several designs before landing on the present one.

After rejecting the first design which placed the building into a triangular section of the site, the site being used was extended to provide for a rectangular design. Giving the architects more to work on, the extra space was then used to draw up a simpler design which would connect the building to the ancient church. The first design also carried a glazed tower sector which would be adorned by climbing vines but though this design proved stunning visually, it was rejected due to the extremely high building costs involved.

The final structure would have a trellis-like structure intended to accommodate climbing plants. The cantilever roof was added to the final design keeping the sun in mind; this would provide shade for the balconies as providing the building with its own unique appearance.

Via: ArchDaily