How we think about storage — and why it matters

Bodegas that accumulate rather than store

Santiago's residential towers have grown significantly over the past two decades. Almost every apartment comes with a storage unit — a bodega — in the building's underground levels. In practice, these spaces often become a default destination for anything that does not have a clear place in the apartment above.

Over time, the bodega fills up with items that were moved there temporarily, items that have sentimental value but no practical use, and items that were simply forgotten. The result is a space that cannot be used effectively — and that the owner rarely visits because navigating it is genuinely difficult.

This is a common situation, not a personal failure. The problem is structural: without an organisation system, any storage space will gradually fill and become inaccessible.

Every item in the storage unit is photographed individually and catalogued with a brief description. The resulting document is structured by category — tools, seasonal items, household goods, documents, sports equipment and so on — and delivered digitally.

For individual owners, the inventory means knowing exactly what is in the storage unit without needing to visit it. For co-investment groups managing multiple units, it provides a shared, consistent record that any member of the group can access.

The inventory is also useful for insurance purposes, for property handovers, and for anyone who has simply lost track of what they own. It is a practical document with a long useful life.