Castellana 81, Modernist skyscraper in Tetuán district, Madrid, Spain
The Castellana 81 building rises 107 meters into the Madrid skyline with its distinctive steel and glass facade spanning 28 floors above ground level.
Architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oíza designed this office tower in 1971, leading to its construction between 1979 and 1981 for Banco de Bilbao.
The building received recognition as Bien de Interés Cultural, marking its status as a protected cultural asset within Spain's architectural heritage.
The structure contains 14 elevators serving its office spaces, with four basement levels including an auditorium and exhibition area open to visitors.
The building foundation incorporates specialized engineering to accommodate a commuter rail tunnel passing through its lowest basement level.
Location: Cuatro Caminos
Location: Madrid
Location: Tetuán
Inception: 1981
Architects: Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oíza
Architectural style: modernism
Floors above the ground: 28
Elevators: 14
Height: 107 m
Website: https://castellana81.com
GPS coordinates: 40.44778,-3.69194
Latest update: May 15, 2025 06:16
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