This is San Felipe Residential Complex that was designed by a team of architects that included architect Henri Ciriani. The project was completed by the Peruvian National Housing Board during the years 1962 through 1969 and was strategically constructed on land of high economic value in Lima, Peru. This is an important work for architect Henri Ciriani because this complex is still considered one of the most important housing projects in Peru.
The Residencial San Felipe is described as an urban project aimed at the middle class. The project “would put into practice new concepts of modernity”, and provided a housing solution and opportunities to people that would otherwise not be able to afford their own home in such a central location in the city of Lima.
This housing project was built in three phases. Ciriani designed the first version of the project along with architect Mario Bernuy, that is located on the southwestern corner of the land. This part of the project included 268 homes that were divided into three types: flats in towers, duplex apartments, and two- story townhomes.
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