New ALMA accommodation unveiled
The stunning new ALMA Residencia building has just been handed over
ALMA is located 5000 metres above sea level on the Chajnantor plateau in northern Chile, a harsh and challenging environment
The new ALMA Residencia will accommodate astronomers, engineers and technical staff.
It was designed by Finnish architects Kouvo & Partanen and lies 2000 metres lower and 28 kilometres away​ from the telescope.
The shape and colour of the Residencia’s exterior melds with the landscape​ of the ALMA site.
It has been two years since construction began…
… the result has more than 120 rooms​, as well as a library, kitchen, dining room, gym, swimming pool, and sauna.
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