Edificio del Ministerio de Comercio, Brutalist government building in Chamartín district, Madrid, Spain.
The Edificio del Ministerio de Comercio is a brutalist government building standing 100 meters tall with 25 floors of exposed concrete and geometric forms. Its facade features massive concrete blocks and sharply defined edges that are typical of this architectural style.
The building was constructed in 1973 as part of a larger government complex designed by architect Antonio Perpiña Sebria. It was part of a modernization campaign for administrative facilities during this period.
The building displays features of brutalism that became popular in Spain during the 1970s, with raw concrete surfaces and angular forms. It represents a turning point in Spanish architecture when modern administrative structures were designed with expressive styling.
The building sits directly along Paseo de la Castellana and is easily accessible by public transportation. Access is mainly from this major avenue, and various administrative departments are located inside.
The building is part of the Cuzco complex, an interconnected administrative center made up of several linked structures. Below the surface are underground facilities and parking areas that reveal the scale of this urban project.
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