Vallecas 20, Residential tower in Ensanche de Vallecas, Spain
Description
Vallecas 20 is a residential tower in Ensanche de Vallecas with 22 stories rising 74 meters (243 feet) into the skyline. The structure contains 132 apartments and ground-level shops, with a distinctive facade made of horizontal zinc scales that cover the exterior.
History
The building's construction began following a restricted design competition organized by EMVS in 2003 for social housing development. The project was completed in 2009 after years of planning and building work.
Culture
The building reflects modern social housing design in Madrid through its geometric forms and rhythmic facade. Its structured appearance has become a recognizable landmark in the neighborhood's streetscape.
Practical
The tower can be viewed from multiple angles around the neighborhood to appreciate its distinctive appearance. The zinc scales on the exterior shift in appearance depending on weather and light conditions, creating interesting visual effects throughout the day.
Did you know?
The building features a jagged profile with double symmetry that appears identical from every viewing angle in the neighborhood. This unusual design creates a three-dimensional quality where the tower looks the same whether you approach it from different sides.
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