Centro San Ignacio
{{Infobox shopping mall
| name = Centro San Ignacio
| image = Csi6.jpg
| image_width =
| location = Caracas, Venezuela
| address = Blandín Avenue, La Castellana, Chacao Municipality{{cite web |url=http://amerpages.com/spa/venezuela/items/view/21544/centro-san-ignacio |title= Centro San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher= amerpages |language = es }}
| coordinates = {{Coord|10.4976|N|66.856|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| closing_date =
| developer = Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios
| manager = Edgar Villegas,{{cite web |url=http://gerente.com/detdirect.php?CodDirect=237&TipDirect=direct100gerent |title=La Electricidad Fue el Gran Reto |access-date=7 October 2012 |last=Brito |first=Astrid |year=2010 |publisher=yudu.com |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173743/http://gerente.com/detdirect.php?CodDirect=237&TipDirect=direct100gerent |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead }} Fernando Acedo,{{cite web |url=http://www.gerente.com/detdirect2.php?CodCategr=8&cboAno=2011&CodPais1=1 |title=Mercadeo para la Guerra |access-date=10 October 2012 |last=Ramírez |first=Alejandro |publisher=Gerente.com |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523185649/http://gerente.com/detdirect2.php?CodCategr=8&cboAno=2011&CodPais1=1 |archive-date=23 May 2012 |url-status=dead }} Omar Becerra,{{cite web |url=http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1odc8/TOP34/resources/125.htm |title= Fichas de Centro Comerciales de Venezuela |access-date=3 October 2012 |publisher=Gerente.com |language= es}} Maye Albornoz{{cite web |url=http://www.0800flor.net/recomendaciones/el-centro-san-ignacio-esta-de-cumpleanos/ |title=Hacedores de Ciudades… Constructores de la Gran Caracas…!!! |access-date=3 October 2012 |last= Perza |first= Henry |date=20 October 2011 |publisher=retroboomerang |language= es}}
| owner = Inversiones Bushels, C.A., Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios.
| architect = Carlos Gómez de Llarena{{cite web |url=http://retroboomerang.blogspot.com/2011/10/hacedores-de-ciudades-constructores-de.html |title= El CSI Centro San Ignacio está de cupleyears |access-date=1 October 2012 |last= Bec |first=Paola |date=14 September 2012 |publisher= 0800 Flor |language= es}} & Moisés Benacerraf{{cite web |url=http://www.abebooks.fr/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=1317338317&searchurl=fe%3Don%26kn%3Dushua%25EFa%26sortby%3D3 |title= 1er Premio Mies van der Rohe de Arquitectura Latinoamericana / 1st Mies van der Rohe Award for Latin American Architecture |access-date=3 October 2012 |publisher=abebooks.fr}}
| number_of_stores = 238 shops
45 restaurants
17 remodeling stores
10 kiosks
7 cinemas
340 stores total{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/1999/08/28/cul_art_28314CC.shtml |title= Una nueva opción para la cultura al aire libre |access-date=3 October 2012 |publisher=Universal |language= es}}
| number_of_anchors = 7
(Samsung, Converse, Merrell, Apple, Swatch, Havanna, Cinex)
| floor_area = {{convert|24800|sqm|abbr=on}} commercial area
{{convert|23596|sqm|abbr=on}} office space{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/1998/09/11/apo_art_11350BB.shtml |title= Cuatro vías de acceso, dos clubes privados |access-date=6 October 2012 |publisher=El Universal |language= es }}
{{cvt|120.000|sqm}} total area {{cite web |url=http://caracas.travel/compras-listados-resenas-fotos/13860-centro-comercial-san-ignacio |title= Centro Comercial San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=Caracas Travel |language= es}}
| floors = 5 levels
| parking = 4 levels, 2000 parking stall{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6_NRWtrOCNsC&dq=%22centro+san+ignacio%22+%22+Mies+van+der+Rohe%22&pg=PT180 |title= Caracas 2012 |access-date=4 October 2012 |last= Auzias |first= Dominique |date= 1 June 2012 |language= fr |editor1= Petit Futé |isbn=978-2-7469-6053-4 }} (28 for handicaps)
| website = {{url|centrosanignacio.com|Centro San Ignacio}}
| footnotes =
}}
Centro San Ignacio is a Venezuelan shopping mall and office complex which opened in September 1998.{{cite web |url=http://ve.ondebiz.com/anc.php?id=915 |title= C.C. San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |date= 29 September 2008 |publisher= Onde Biz |language= es}} It won recognition for Latin American contemporary architecture with the Mies van der Rohe Award that year.{{cite book
|title= Vénézuela
|language=fr
|author= Collectif, Dominique Auzias, Jean-Paul Labourdette
|date=18 November 2009
|isbn=978-274-692-686-8
|editor1= Petit Futé |page=138}}{{cite web |url=http://200.14.86.24/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=12B21Q2295G76.763638&profile=bder&uri=full%3D3100001~!41960~!0&booklistformat= |title=Premio Mies Van der Rohe de Arquitectura Latinoamericana = Mies Van der Rohe award for Latin American Architecture / Fundación Mies Van der Rohe |access-date=3 October 2012 |year= 1999 |publisher=Fundación Mies Van der Rohe (España) |location= Barcelona }} The mall is in La Castellana in the Chacao area of Caracas.{{cite web |url=http://chacao.conoce.com.ve/cc-san-ignacio-c1792 |title=Centro San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=Onde Biz Venezuela |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104092521/http://chacao.conoce.com.ve/cc-san-ignacio-c1792 |archive-date=2012-11-04 |url-status=dead }} It was built on athletic fields next to San Ignacio Jesuit College{{cite web |url=http://www.concursolacarlota.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Informe-I-Diagn%C3%B3stico-La-Carlota.pdf |title= Plan Especial Urbano: La Carlota |access-date=4 October 2012 |publisher= concursolacarlota.com |language=es }}{{cite web |url=https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:DfNNOqy2kr8J:www.colegiosanignacio.com.ve/portal/csi/images/DOCUMENTOS_PDF_WEBSITE/HISTORIA_DEL_CSI_POR_PROF_CASTILLO_PARTE_1.pdf+&hl=es&gl=ve&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjGlHcSoGbNFutRyI8Wxml7I87c-YwbjhEkWWyRMK-Kghkd1Ae0ffOT1eqqD8EB9WewMVwIExJxZdugdGan-Exps9lUhKSh4aXsnKDR2kEXGVJl_zRlcO5vOwY4yFda62xnffFW&sig=AHIEtbSXKxbkrXoCoZs_Rv9XNKgBbZN15Q |title=Breves notas para una historia del Colegio San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |last= Castillo |first=Germán |publisher= Colegiosanignacio.com |language=es }} from early 1993 to late 1998,{{cite web |url=http://laguiadeldia.com/locales/centro-san-ignacio/1872/ |title=Centro San Ignacio |access-date=3 October 2012 |publisher=La Guía del Día |language=es }}{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} and is managed by the Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios.{{cite web |url=http://www.revistatopshoppingcenters.com/TSC/index.php/centros-comerciales/mercadeo-estrategico/item/925-centro-san-ignacio-celebra-diez-a%C3%B1os-de-vanguardia?tmpl=component&print=1 |title=Centro San Ignacio celebra diez years de vanguardia |access-date=1 October 2012 |date=29 September 2008 |publisher=Top Shopping Centers |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924090544/http://www.revistatopshoppingcenters.com/TSC/index.php/centros-comerciales/mercadeo-estrategico/item/925-centro-san-ignacio-celebra-diez-a%C3%B1os-de-vanguardia?tmpl=component&print=1 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://quintodia.net/marketingmix/3464/20-aniversarios-del-fondo-de-valores-inmobiliarios |title=20 aniversarios del Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios |access-date=6 October 2012 |last=Bustillos |first=Jincarlos |publisher=Semanario Quinto Día |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201194031/http://www.quintodia.net/marketingmix/3464/20-aniversarios-del-fondo-de-valores-inmobiliarios |archive-date=2014-02-01 |url-status=dead }}
{{anchor|Architectural design}}Design
The Centro San Ignacio complex was designed by Carlos Gomez De Llarena{{cite web |url=http://sancheztaffurarquitecto.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/carlos-gomez-de-llarena-arquitecto-espanol-premio-nacional-de-arquitectura-1976-venezuela/ |title=Entrevista a Carlos Gómez de Llarena (1939) |access-date=1 October 2012 |date= 27 August 2010 |publisher= Propuestas in_consultas |language= es}} and Moisés Benacerraf.{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/caracas/120725/decada-de-los-90 |title= Década de los 90 |access-date=1 October 2012 |date= 25 July 2012 |publisher= El Universal |language=es }} It was recognized with a Mies van der Rohe Award for contemporary Latin American architecture{{cite book
|title= 1er Premio Mies van der Rohe de arquitectura latinoamericana
|author= Mies van der Rohe Award for Latin American Architecture
|year= 2004
|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=PEA3AQAAIAAJ
|editor1= Fundació Mies Van Der Rohe |page=135|isbn= 9788495273109
}}{{cite web |url=http://cav.org.ve/cms/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&cid=161:eventos-especiales&id=898:arquitour-chacao-cra&Itemid=63 |title=Arquitour Chacao 2010 |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=chacao.gov.ve |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202111544/http://cav.org.ve/cms/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&cid=161:eventos-especiales&id=898:arquitour-chacao-cra&Itemid=63 |archive-date=2 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.petitfute.com/adresse/etablissement/id/213107/centro-san-ignacio-produits-gourmands-alimentation-vin-grande-surface-generaliste-centre-commercial-galerie-marchande-caracas |title= Centro San Ignacio |access-date=4 October 2012 |publisher= Petit Futé |language= fr }} because of its influence on the city skyline,{{cite book
|title= España y Venezuela: 20 testimonios
|first1= Rafael Arráiz |last1=Lucca
|first2=Pedro |last2=Grases
|year= 2004
|isbn=978-980-655-310-1
|editor1= Fundación para la Cultura Urbana |page=125}}{{cite book
|title= South American handbook
|last= Box
|first= Ben
|date= 1 August 2001
|isbn=978-190-094-999-6
|editor1= Footprint Handbooks |page=1479}} and is among the most valuable real estate in Caracas and Venezuela.{{cite book
|title= Bajo el Signo Del Petróleo: Vertientes Históricas de la Actividad Petrolera en Venezuela
|last= Rodríguez Gallad
|first= Irene
|year= 2008
|isbn=978-980-640-673-5
|editor1= Rayuela Taller de Ediciones}}{{cite web |url=http://www.unionradio.net/ondalasuperestacion/Actualidad/visorNota.aspx?id=11329&tpcont=0 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130112091948/http://www.unionradio.net/ondalasuperestacion/Actualidad/visorNota.aspx?id=11329&tpcont=0 |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 January 2013 |title=Un ícono de la ciudad |access-date=1 October 2012 |last=Sambrano |first=Joanna |date=18 September 2012 |publisher=Uniradio.net |language=es }}{{cite web |url=http://cav.org.ve/cms/index.php?view=details&id=11%3Aarquitour-cav-chacao-2010&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=96 |title=ArquiTour Chacao 2012 |access-date=4 October 2012 |publisher=Colegio de Arquitectos de Venezuela |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202111448/http://cav.org.ve/cms/index.php?view=details&id=11%3Aarquitour-cav-chacao-2010&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=96 |archive-date=2014-02-02 |url-status=dead }} Its exterior has an open design{{cite book
|title= Diálogos Reconstruidos para una Historia de la Caracas Moderna
|first1= Martín |last1=Frechilla
|first2=Juan |last2=José
|year= 2004
|isbn=978-980-002-129-3
|editor1= CDCH UCV}}{{cite web |url=http://www.analitica.com/va/sociedad/articulos/5223386.asp |title=El síndrome de la mallmanía |access-date=1 October 2012 |last=Ascanio |first=Alejandro |date=25 April 2002 |publisher=Analítica.com |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201165212/http://www.analitica.com/va/sociedad/articulos/5223386.asp |archive-date=2014-02-01 |url-status=dead }} to integrate it with its residential surroundings.{{cite book
|title= Annual report
|author= Electricidad de Caracas
|year= 1997
|editor1= Electricidad de Caracas |page=22}} The interior has a central open square known as Avila, overlooking the Ávila national park,{{cite web |url= http://vidayarte.com.ve/galeria/centro-comercial-san-ignacio-celebra-su-d%C3%A9cimo-aniversario |title= Centro Comercial San Ignacio celebra su décimo aniversario |access-date= 1 October 2012 |last= Rojas |first= Julio |date= 27 August 2010 |publisher= Vida y arte |language= es |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140202225704/http://vidayarte.com.ve/galeria/centro-comercial-san-ignacio-celebra-su-d%C3%A9cimo-aniversario |archive-date= 2014-02-02 |url-status= dead }} which hosts a variety of events.{{cite web |url= http://www.foto-digital.com.mx/exposicion-detras-de-la-sonrisa-venezuela/ |title= Exposicion "Detrás de la sonrisa" (Venezuela) |access-date= 1 October 2012 |last= Fandiño |first= César |date= 28 November 2006 |publisher= Foto Digital México |language= es |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222044/http://www.foto-digital.com.mx/exposicion-detras-de-la-sonrisa-venezuela/ |archive-date= 3 March 2016 |url-status= dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.revistatopshoppingcenters.com/TSC/index.php/actualidad/eventos/item/364-la-navidad-lleg%C3%B3-al-centro-san-ignacio?tmpl=component&print=1 |title=El pasado jueves 17 de noviembre, el Centro San Ignacio llenó sus espacios de magia y color con el inicio de la navidad |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=Top Shopping Centers |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201230934/http://www.revistatopshoppingcenters.com/TSC/index.php/actualidad/eventos/item/364-la-navidad-lleg%C3%B3-al-centro-san-ignacio?tmpl=component&print=1 |archive-date=1 February 2014 |url-status=dead }} Surrounding Avila's kiosks are corridors, terraces and areas for exhibitions and activities. At either end of the center are office towers; between the towers are five commercial levels and four underground parking levels.{{cite web |url=http://www.800guia.com/cgi-bin/guiaviewdir.pl?codigo=ccsanignacio&grupo=centrocomerciales&busqueda=construccion&filtro=&categoria= |title=C.C. San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher= 800guia.com |language=es }}
Centro San Ignacio opens to the south for the road from the village of Chacao, allowing entry to the building from that area.{{cite book
|title= Venezuela y el problema de su identidad arquitectónica
|last= Calvo Albizu
|first= Azier
|year= 2007
|isbn=978-980-002-430-0
|editor1= CDCH UCV}} This entrance is flanked by the two office towers: Copernicus on the west and Kepler on the east.{{cite book
|title= Centro San Ignacio, el ambiente más exclusivo
|publisher= P&M
|date= October 2009 |issue=Nº 642
|url= https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&ik=21647bacfe&view=att&th=13a45e2789bf80b6&attid=0.2&disp=inline&realattid=f_h8339s2j1&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P-w4Fb9CHiJlZga283AP7E6&sadet=1349852368828&sads=Weul13lFz8f8dd2v-IAyZJVgd5M
|editor1= Revista P&M}} A new road was necessary around the north side of the complex.{{cite web |url=https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&ik=21647bacfe&view=att&th=13a45e2789bf80b6&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_h8339joz0&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P-w4Fb9CHiJlZga283AP7E6&sadet=1349851374621&sads=ynkGfBczYkcgaXEJ5P09TuH9p78 |title=Centro San Ignacio, documento de desarrollo |access-date=10 October 2012 |format= PDF |language=es }} The interior includes pergolas,{{cite web |url= http://cav.org.ve/cms/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&cid=161:eventos-especiales&id=898:arquitour-chacao-cra&Itemid=63 |title= Arquitour Chacao, crónica |access-date= 3 October 2012 |last= Vidal |first= Mitchele |date= 19 August 2009 |publisher= Colegio de Arquitectos de Venezuela |language= es |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140202111544/http://cav.org.ve/cms/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&cid=161:eventos-especiales&id=898:arquitour-chacao-cra&Itemid=63 |archive-date= 2 February 2014 |url-status= dead }} bridges, terraces and vegetation—{{convert|5000|m2|acre}} of green space. Its exterior is red brick, with metal and granite.{{cite web |url=http://www.mipunto.com/venezuelavirtual/000/002/007/004/017.html |title=C.C. San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=MiPunto.com |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831132616/http://www.mipunto.com/venezuelavirtual/000/002/007/004/017.html |archive-date=2010-08-31 |url-status=dead }} Tinted glass dominates the structure, especially in the office towers.
Commercial and office areas
Centro San Ignacio consists of five commercial levels: Blandín, Chaguaramos, Jardín, Terraza and Vivero.{{cite web |url=http://www.6topoder.com/2012/09/19/centro-comercial-san-ignacio-celebra-su-14-aniversario-por-todo-lo-alto/ |title=Centro Comercial San Ignacio celebra su 14 aniversario por todo lo alto |access-date=1 October 2012 |date= 19 September 2012 |publisher= 6toPoder.com |language=es }} Chaguaramos and Blandín have sporting-goods, music and recreational stores;{{cite web |url=http://www.tuzonacaracas.com/municipio/chacao/eventos/centro-san-ignacio-celebra-aniversario-con-premios-para-visitantes |title=Centro San Ignacio celebra aniversario con una programación especial |access-date=3 October 2012 |date=17 September 2012 |publisher=Tuzonacaracas.com |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201180153/http://www.tuzonacaracas.com/municipio/chacao/eventos/centro-san-ignacio-celebra-aniversario-con-premios-para-visitantes |archive-date=2014-02-01 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/caracas/120715/actividades-por-doquier |title=Actividades por doquier |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher= El Universal |language=es }}{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/estampas/anteriores/051204/encuentros9.shtml |title=En el centro comercial |access-date=1 October 2012 |last= Chacón |first= Raul |publisher= Estampas |language= es}} Jardín and Terraza feature clothing, electronics and general-consumer stores. Vivero has a variety of restaurants,{{cite web |url=http://ubicaracas.com/c/centro-comercial/san-ignacio/ |title=Centro San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=Ubicaracas.com |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209175505/http://ubicaracas.com/c/centro-comercial/san-ignacio/ |archive-date=9 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.elmenuvirtual.com/CARACAS%20Restaurantes%20CC%20San%20Ignacio.htm |title=Restaurantes en el C.C San Ignacio, Caracas |access-date=6 October 2012 |publisher=elmenuvirtual.com |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130223723/http://www.elmenuvirtual.com/CARACAS%20Restaurantes%20CC%20San%20Ignacio.htm |archive-date=2012-11-30 |url-status=dead }} a cinema multiplex{{cite web |url=https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:EbQ548fB0AUJ:www.veneconomy.com/site/files/articulos/artEsp2963_2156.pdf+&hl=es&gl=ve&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESisFqJeirZ3Ys9OapS3mlhdEti55WgbCW9mToqmI5bGK74oWY8ClQdx5Q4DkLKqIwX1EXWd8ZLd--wHcC41Ri92VReqkAGNEpF3Hde_ace8YFXPwVG7SMGMfg5wXn8WUE1S55LL&sig=AHIEtbRrOFwClwZUja_o8_dvZ0FL6na6RQ|title=Cine, Cinex y Acción: El Negocio en Tiempos de Crisis |access-date=10 October 2012 |date= May 2001 |publisher= VeneEconomía |language=es }} with two 3D theatres, a VIP room and four meeting rooms.{{cite web |url=http://www.cinex.com.ve/Cinema/Details/15 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130114052002/http://www.cinex.com.ve/Cinema/Details/15 |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 January 2013 |title=Cinex San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=Cinex |language=es }}
The Las Vegas, Hollywood and Broadway sections of the Jardín level combine commercial and local craft vendors. The commercial levels total about {{convert|24800|m2|sqft}}, with over 300 stores.{{cite web|url=http://www.fvi.com.ve/Paginas/pgDetalles.aspx?telement=CENTRO%20SAN%20IGNACIO|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609165740/http://www.fvi.com.ve/Paginas/pgDetalles.aspx?telement=CENTRO+SAN+IGNACIO|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2011|title=Centro San Ignacio: Locales en ventas y alquiler|access-date=1 October 2012|publisher=Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios|language=es}} The complex has a number of restaurants,{{cite book
|title= Venezuela: La guía Valentina Quintero; 2004-2005
|author= Valentina Quintero
|year= 2005
|isbn=978-759-400-067-8
|editor1= Libreriá Europa}} which may also be accessed from the outside.{{cite web |url=http://www.degusta.com.ve/listado/caracas/direccion/desc/restaurantes+centro+comercial+san+ignacio_5.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130114041606/http://www.degusta.com.ve/listado/caracas/direccion/desc/restaurantes+centro+comercial+san+ignacio_5.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 January 2013 |title=Restaurantes centro comercial san ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=Degusta.com.ve |language=es }}
It was designed with a green-energy infrastructure; thanks to its open design,{{cite web |url=http://oscartenreiro.com/2009/01/05/la-expropiacion-del-sambil-o-una-politica-de-estado-dirigida-por-los-caprichos-del-jefe/ |title=La expropiación del Sambil o una política de estado dirigida por los caprichos del jefe |access-date=4 October 2012 |last= Castro |first= Jordi |publisher= Entre lo cierto y lo verdadero |language=es }} it requires no air conditioning system{{cite book
|title= Mercadeo Eficáz: Centro San Ignacio
|last =Sanchez
|publisher= Revista Top Shopping Center
|first=Lilian
|year= 2005
|url= http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1t71j/RevistaTopShoppingCe/resources/38.htm
|editor1= TSC Publicidad y Medios, C.A. |page=36}} normally necessary in a closed complex.{{cite web |url=http://www.centrosanignacio.com/pg_int/CSI/csi.html |title=Centro San Ignacio: quienes somos |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher=Centro San Ignacio |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825190740/http://www.centrosanignacio.com/pg_int/CSI/csi.html |archive-date=2012-08-25 |url-status=dead }} The business area has {{convert|23596|sqft|m2}} of offices{{cite web |url=http://www.fvi.com.ve/financiera/Lists/DOCUMENTOS%20LEGALES/Attachments/215/OBLIGACIONES%20QUIROGRAFARIAS%202007-.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426180500/https://www.fvi.com.ve/financiera/Lists/DOCUMENTOS%20LEGALES/Attachments/215/OBLIGACIONES%20QUIROGRAFARIAS%202007-.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 26, 2023 |title=Oferta pública de obligaciones quirografarias |access-date=6 October 2012 |publisher=Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios S.A.C.A. |page=32 |language=es }} in the Copernicus and Kepler towers, occupied primarily by corporations with a staff of approximately 3,000 (including technicians and executives). The office towers and parking levels accommodate people with disabilities{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/2009/12/04/ccs_art_el-san-ignacio-posee_1682142.shtml |title=El San Ignacio posee rampas para personas con discapacidad |access-date=6 October 2012 |date=4 December 2009 |publisher= El Universal |language= es}} with ramps, escalators and authorized support staff.
Visitors, services and security
In 2010 an average of 10 million visits per year were reported.{{cite web |url=http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1odc8/TOP34/resources/125.htm |title= Fichas de Centro Comerciales de Venezuela |access-date=3 October 2012 |year=2010 |publisher= yudu.com |language=es }} It is one of the most-visited areas of Caracas.{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/2007/08/04/ccs_art_los-centros-comercia_391110.shtml |title= Los centros comerciales son los lugares más visitados |access-date=4 October 2012 |last= García |first= Pedro |date=4 August 2007 |publisher= El Universal |language=es }} Since its 1998 opening, the mall has focused more on entertainment.{{cite book
|title= Estrategias en tiempos de turbulencia: las empresas venezolanas
|first1=Michael |last1=Penfold-Becerra
|first2= Roberto |last2=Vainrub
|year= 2009
|isbn=978-980-217-356-3
|editor1= Ediciones IESA |page=207}}{{cite book
|title= The American bar, Volume 1
|last= Fifield
|first= James
|year= 2009
|isbn=978-980-217-356-3
|editor1= J.C. Fifield Co |page=635}}{{cite book
|title= Controspazio, Volume 32, Numbers 4–6
|year= 2001 |pages=49, 54
|editor1= Edizioni Dedalo}}
Information about the mall (upcoming events and a store directory) is provided by its media office. Centro San Ignacio has four parking levels{{cite web|url=http://www.caribbean-trip.com/esp/info_detalle.asp?id=81&destino=15|title=Centros comerciales|access-date=1 October 2012|publisher=Caribbean-trip.com|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406194857/http://www.caribbean-trip.com/esp/info_detalle.asp?id=81&destino=15|archive-date=6 April 2013|url-status=dead}} with over 1800 spaces,{{cite web |url=http://www.trivago.es/caracas-87508/tiendas/centro-san-ignacio-709701 |title= Tiendas Centro San Ignacio |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher= Trivago |language=es }} including 28 handicapped spaces. The mall has a shuttle service, which stops{{cite web |url=http://guialocal.com.ve/search/linea%20de%20taxi%20del%20san%20ignacio/caracas/2 |title= Línea de taxi del San Ignacio en Caracas |access-date=1 October 2012 |publisher= Guia Local |language=es}} at the entrance to the center; its vehicles are identifiable by the mall's logo on top.
The complex is earthquake- and fire-resistant.{{cite web |url=http://www.viviendaenred.com/vivienda/viv1003.htm |title=Edificaciones que resisten sismos |access-date=4 October 2012 |last=Rodríguez |first=María |publisher=viviendaenred.com |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120081219/http://www.viviendaenred.com/vivienda/viv1003.htm |archive-date=20 November 2014 |url-status=usurped }}{{cite web |url=http://construccionesrga.com/proyectos.html |title=Todas nuestras obras han sido ejecutadas en el territorio de La República Bolivariana de Venezuela |access-date=6 October 2012 |publisher=construcciones RGA |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203040148/http://www.construccionesrga.com/proyectos.html |archive-date=2012-02-03 |url-status=dead }} Security is based on the concept of risk mitigation.{{cite book
|title= CSI implemneta tendencia gastro bar
|last= Vega
|first= Michelle
|year= 2009 |edition=6th
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|editor1=Revista Etiqueta |page=22}} Safety is managed by a monitoring and control center, Cecom, which maintains communications with the staff.{{cite web |url=http://massegurosvenezuela.com/2012/01/16/el-cc-sambil-y-el-cc-el-recreo-son-los-centros-comerciales-mas-inseguros-segun-nuestros-lectores/ |title=El CC Sambil y el CC El Recreo son los centros comerciales mas inseguros, según nuestros lectores |access-date=5 October 2012 |last=García |first=Carlos |date=16 January 2012 |publisher=MasSeguros Venezuela Recomendaciones de Seguridad |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502010334/http://massegurosvenezuela.com/2012/01/16/el-cc-sambil-y-el-cc-el-recreo-son-los-centros-comerciales-mas-inseguros-segun-nuestros-lectores/ |archive-date=2012-05-02 |url-status=dead }} The complex has a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system,{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/sucesos/110707/en-alerta |title=En alerta |access-date=5 October 2012 |date= 7 July 2011 |publisher= El Universal |language=es }} a staff of 74 officers for the shopping area,{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/2010/05/31/ccs_art_inseguridad-conviert_1917779.shtml |title=Inseguridad convierte a malls en la única opción para adolescentes |access-date=6 October 2012 |last=Albornoz |first=Maye |date= 31 May 2010 |publisher= El Universal |language=es}} and parking,{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/2011/02/09/ccs_art_centros-comerciales_2186108.shtml |title=Centros comerciales se blindan contra el hampa |access-date=5 October 2012 |last=Albornoz |first=Maye |date= 9 February 2011 |publisher= El Universal |language=es }} panic buttons and metal detectors{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/caracas/120809/adecuacion-para-zonas-libres-de-armas-se-cumple-a-medias |title= Adecuación para "Zonas libres de armas" se cumple a medias |access-date=6 October 2012 |last= Cova |first= Anyimar |date= 9 August 2012 |publisher= El Universal |language=es }} and motions detectors{{cite web |url=http://www.pac.com.ve/sitioweb/mi-alarma-com |title=Mi Alarma.com |access-date=5 October 2012 |publisher=Páginas Amarillas Cantv |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924063124/http://www.pac.com.ve/sitioweb/mi-alarma-com |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }} in the office towers and some shopping areas. The security staff works with national and municipal authorities.{{cite web |url=http://www.chacao.gov.ve/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=tag&tag=Chacao%20es%20ejemplo%20de%20transparencia%20en%20el%20manejo%20de%20los%20recursos%20p%C3%BAblicos&Itemid=83 |title=Chacao es ejemplo de transparencia en el manejo de los recursos públicos |access-date=6 October 2012 |publisher=Chacao.gov.ve |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202095519/http://www.chacao.gov.ve/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=tag&tag=Chacao%20es%20ejemplo%20de%20transparencia%20en%20el%20manejo%20de%20los%20recursos%20p%C3%BAblicos&Itemid=83 |archive-date=2014-02-02 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.reportero24.com/2011/05/caracas-usan-controles-universales-para-abrir-y-vaciar-carros/ |title=Caracas: Usan controles universales para abrir y vaciar carros |access-date=6 October 2012 |last=Molina |first=Thabata |publisher=El nacional |language=es}}
Gallery
Csi2.jpg|Morning view
La Castellana.jpg|Centro San Ignacio, across from the Colegio San Ignacio
Centro San Ignacio.jpg|Wide-angle night view
Csi7.jpg|Los Chaguaramos Avenue, near the taxi stand
Csi11.jpg|Aerial view of complex, in eastern Caracas
Csi4.jpg|Towers office view