Centro Cooperativista Uruguayo
Montevideo, Uruguay
Centro Cooperativista Uruguayo (CCU) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1962 to promote associative practices among rural workers. Since 1966, CCU has focused on supporting cooperative housing, becoming the first group of professionals in Uruguay dedicated to guiding people through the development of cooperative projects. Throughout its history, CCU has been associated with innovation in housing, often taking on the risks of experimental models. It was the first team to work with self-managed cooperative housing groups and developed large-scale projects of over 300 homes in the 1970s. In recent years, CCU has pioneered vertical cooperative housing through self-construction, opening new possibilities for cooperative urbanism and reclaiming central city areas previously dominated by real estate interests. To date, CCU has developed over 20 cooperative housing buildings built by their future residents, advancing a more democratic and inclusive model of city-making.
2025 Biennial Project
Project Overview
Covivema 5
Centro Cooperativista Uruguayo (CCU) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1962 to promote associative practices among rural workers. Since 1966, CCU has focused on supporting cooperative housing, becoming the first group of professionals in Uruguay dedicated to assisting people in the development of cooperative projects. Throughout its history, CCU has been recognized with innovation in housing, often taking risks on experimental models. As the first team to work with self-managed cooperative housing groups, it began developing large-scale housing projects with over 300 homes in the 1970s. In recent years, CCU has pioneered vertical self-build housing projects, opening new possibilities for urban cooperatives and reclaiming central city areas previously dominated by real estate interests. To date, CCU has developed over twenty cooperative housing buildings constructed by future residents themselves, advancing a more democratic and inclusive model of city building.
Venue
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Address
78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
Neighborhood
The Loop
Description
Completed in 1897 as Chicago’s first central library, the building was established as the Chicago Cultural Center, the nation’s first and most comprehensive free municipal cultural venue, in 1991. One of the most visited attractions in Chicago, the stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free art exhibitions, performances, tours, lectures, family activities, music, and more – presented by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and many others.
