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Architects: Germán del Sol
- Area: 940 m²
- Year: 2000
![Saunas and Pools in Atacama / Germán del Sol - Windows, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/571a/efb7/e58e/ce6b/d100/0080/newsletter/SEA_15.jpg?1461383086)
To dwell in this vast land,
men and women build graceful stone structures
along the roads in Atacama,
to get an insight into nature,
and make it hospitable.
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These concrete landmarks in the landscape,
reveal the presence of water ponds
used to irrigate the land, and to swim,
and open up new perspectives
to the immense wilderness around.
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The water is kept still
flowing gently over the ponds edges
to reflect the light,
and the beauty of the place,
against the dark slate coating.
Germán del Sol, Architect
![Saunas and Pools in Atacama / Germán del Sol - Waterfront](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/571a/ef28/e58e/ce6b/d100/007a/newsletter/SEA_05.jpg?1461382944)