El Faro Towers, Buenos Aires

The El Faro Towers are twin skyscrapers located in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires. At the time of completion in 2004, it was the tallest structure in the city and continued to be the tallest until 2008.

The plan of building the El Faro Towers began in 1999 when developers began rejuvenating the dilapidated Puerto Madero dock area of the city. The building was designed by the Buenos Aires firm of architects, Dujovne Hirsh and Associates. The plan was approved in the year 2000 and construction began in 2001. The façade and engineering was performed by the engineering firm Obras Metalicas. The steel and concrete modernist style building was completed in 2005

The El Faro Towers consists of 160 luxury residential apartments. Each tower is 520 feet high and is connected to the other by four sky bridges. A reading and relaxation lounge is located within the highest sky bridge commanding spectacular views of the city, the river and the nearby eco reserve. The structure has a floor space of 615,600 square feet, 46 floors above the ground and two floors below the ground. Amenities within the structure include an outdoor swimming pool, spa, gym, tennis court, solarium and two underground parking facilities for residents and guests.