The ALMA Residencia

The ALMA Residencia is the home for staff and people working temporarily at the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). It is sited at the ALMA Operations Support Facility, close to San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile. The shape of the buildings and the colour of the exterior of this major architectural project have been designed to meld with the surrounding environment of the ALMA site. The ALMA observatory and residence is a “good neighbour”; it cares for local resources, the environment, and the history of the region. The project respects the needs, interests and culture of the local Chilean people.