Modern Architecture Walking Tour, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Modern Architecture Walking Tour, Buenos Aires
Guide Location: Argentina » Buenos Aires
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 4 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 9.9 km
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Author: irenes
Over the course of the first half of the 20th Century, a new form of modern architecture emerged in Buenos Aires as a result of social and political changes. This modern architecture was encouraged by advances in technology and engineering. The style is typified by diversity of form, complexity of structure and the volume of metal and plastic used. There are many examples of such modern architecture around the city, including many with significant local involvement.
Tour Stops and Attractions
El Faro Towers
1) El Faro Towers
The El Faro Towers are two interconnected towers situated in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Built in 2004, the complex was the tallest in the city until 2008, when another fabulous tower was built. Both towers are 170 meters tall and have 47 floors. They offer a wide range of facilities such as a fitness center, jacuzzi, party rooms and gardens for walks and relaxation, as well as a tennis court, spa, sauna salons and many others.
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Banco de Londres y América Del Sur
2) Banco de Londres y América Del Sur
The Banco de Londres y América Del Sur was designed by an Argentinean architect Clorindo Testa, and built in 1959. It is located in the downtown area of the city, just a few blocks from the famous Casa Rosada. It is a modern and original building that acts both as a symbol of cosmopolitan architecture and a monument to local styles. Hosting a bank that promotes an image of strength and openness, the building is characterized by the use of concrete and geometric openings.
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Torre Fortabat
3) Torre Fortabat
The Torre Fortabat was designed by a famous Italian architect and plays an eminent role in the city’s architectural landscape. Its architectural elegance recalls the French neoclassic models. The tower is also a real symbol of modernity, designed as an intelligent building using the latest technology. Opened in 1993 by a large corporation, it functions as one of the country's major power centers.
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Galerias Pacifico
4) Galerias Pacifico
Galerias Pacifico is one of the most famous shopping centers, indeed buildings, in the whole city of Buenos Aires. Built at the end of the 19th Century in the same style as the Bon Marche du Paris, Galerias Pacifico has a truly impressive architecture, with a large cupola decorated with frescos, glass arches and a huge labyrinth of lanes. As well as many shopping boutiques the center is also home to the Jorge Luis Borges Cultural Centre and the Julio Bocca Dance Studio.
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Edificio Kavanagh
5) Edificio Kavanagh
The Edificio Kavanagh incorporates both neorationalist (or science-centered) and Art-Deco styles. It stands 120 meters high with 31 floors, and is one of the most beautiful and chicest buildings in the whole city. Declared a national historical monument and the winner of a prize from the American Institute of Architects, the building is a real masterpiece of Argentinean architecture. It was designed by architects Gregorio Sánchez, Ernesto Lagos and Luis María de la Torre.
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Sofitel Buenos Aires
6) Sofitel Buenos Aires
The Sofitel Buenos Aires is a luxurious five star hotel located in the quiet Retiro neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Opened in 2003, the complex was designed by Argentinean architects Daniel Fernández & Associates and embellished by Pierre-Yves Rochon. The building's Art-Deco design is very interesting, with diagonal braces for security purposes and an arched roof made of glass that is decorated with black and white marble.
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Museum of Latin-American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA)
7) Museum of Latin-American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA)
Founded in 2001, the Museum of Latin-American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA) is a non-profit cultural center. It has permanent exhibits of art and film and also hosts its own cultural programs. The building is ultra-modern in its design, with lots of glass used in its construction. It makes the museum building a sight to see in itself, to say nothing of the fantastic collection of artworks by Constantini inside.
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Le Parc Tower
8) Le Parc Tower
The Le Parc Tower is a magnificent edifice located in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. This fabulous building was designed by Mario Roberto Alvarez and Associates, and opened in 1995. It's a skyscraper of 158 meters in height with 51 floors, boasting a clever design that is both elegant and beautiful. The tower is one of the biggest urban centers in the city - here you have a great chance to experience the local cultural atmosphere of Buenos Aires as well as its dynamic nightlife scene.
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