The building references the construction typology established by the Aysén Industrial Society, not only in form but also in materiality, spatial organization, construction efficiency, and local techniques.

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A plinth is proposed in direct relation to the site’s slope, minimizing topographic intervention while controlling the building’s height. This strategy aligns with the logic of the historical sheep-washing structures present on the site.

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Above this plinth, a laminated timber structure with a gabled roof is built, featuring a monolithic and unified character reminiscent of Patagonian shearing sheds but incorporating contemporary form and technology. The project seeks to preserve the spatial qualities of this vernacular architecture, including central corridors, double-height spaces, and carefully controlled diffused natural lighting throughout the building.

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The structure is positioned perpendicularly to the “Patagonia” pedestrian route, allowing it to pass through the ground floor and creating a sheltered multi-purpose space (chiflonera), usable for temporary installations and as a weather-protected resting area. Adjacent to this space, the university community has access to a café, as well as the main reception and control hall, where vertical circulation connects to the second and third floors.

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The new Lecture Hall I is built using laminated timber frames (300x400 mm), joined with half-lap joints and metal connectors. These timber frames not only form the roof structure but also function as longitudinal bracing elements, operating as a trussed beam system.

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These two main structural timber lines rest on large reinforced concrete beams (800x500 mm), supported every 8 meters by diagonal concrete columns (500x400 mm). At the upper level, the timber frames are supported by concrete pillars extending from the ground floor to the roof, ensuring the building’s stability and structural coherence.