In a recording shared on YouTube, Andrei Sokolov visited some of the Chilean capital’s most notable buildings.
Andrei Sokolov is a famous content creator of Russian origin who, through YouTube, talks about the neighborhoods and secret corners he owns. Saint-Jacques .
On this occasion, the influencer gained attention for a video where he appears visiting the The “weirdest” buildings in the Chilean capital .
“Santiago has many buildings. Residential and commercial, large and small, modern and outdated, beautiful and not so beautiful. But there are some that can only be described with one word: weird. Not necessarily ugly or out of place, just strange,” Sokolov began recounting in his filing.
What are the “weirdest” buildings in Santiago, according to a Russian influencer
The content creator began his tour of the “strange” buildings of the San Joaquín campus of the Catholic University, focusing on the Anacleto Angelini Innovation Center which was inaugurated in 2014. Its design was carried out by the Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena.
“This leaves no one indifferent. Love it or hate it, there’s no middle ground. According to the architect himself, this building is more infrastructure than architecture, as his intention was to create something timeless, able to stand the test of time. And I think he achieved that.” argued the influencer.
Sokolov emphasized that this site is very “practical” and that the fact that the classic glass facade has been replaced by a concrete facade prevents it from becoming “a greenhouse”, in addition to reducing energy consumption.
The second construction that appeared during his tour was an ancient nightclub that looks like an Egyptian pyramid located in the municipality of Macul. The influencer couldn’t help but recall that the first time he came across the place on strike, he was shocked.
“What is an abandoned Egyptian pyramid doing in the middle of the Chilean capital? Well, it’s a long story. he explained.
Shortly after, Sokolov began to say that the project had been discussed for the Luxor Nightclub . “It opened in the late 90s and operated for more than two decades… They say it was a very good club at first, but then things took a desperate turn.” The place has deteriorated considerably, becoming a headache for neighbors and the scene of several crimes, such as shootings and murders.
The nightclub was finally closed in 2018.
Another one that stood out from the list was the Reval Building located on San Diego and Alameda streets, municipality of Santiago Centro. The construction dates back to 1965 and was designed by architect Jorge Aguirre.
“It is the first circular building in the country. Its original purpose was to house housing, although it may seem strange, it was originally apartments (…) Today, almost all of its spaces are used as offices” the content creator described in his video.
Who is Andrei Sokolov
Andrei Sokolov, 31, is a journalist and content creator who rose to fame through his YouTube channel, called Santiago Encyclopedia where it invites users to learn more about the architecture and value of Chile’s capital.
The communicator is from the city of Rybinsk However, he resided for several years in St. Petersburg to study a degree in journalism. In Russia, he worked in different media and was a presenter for that country’s national television.
According to Sokolov in an interview with La Tercera, his arrival in Chilean lands took place in 2016. As soon as he arrived, he fell in love with Santiago and ultimately, he stayed to live. “For me it was a surprise, because I didn’t expect it.” he said.
Andrei Sokolov YouTube channel
Even before his arrival in the Chilean capital, Sokolov was attracted by discovering the architecture and urban planning of the cities he visited.
“I always like to know beyond the touristy, walk through the hidden streets, see the transport system, know the more residential neighborhoods, which have nothing to do with tourist places, find cafes or restaurants that only locals know,” he said. recently told La Tercera.
This, coupled with his love for Santiago, pushed him to create his YouTube channel Encyclopedia of Santiago in the midst of the pandemic. The space now has more than 135,000 subscribers and more than 100 pieces of content on the city.
Source: Latercera
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