Edificio del Ministerio de Comercio

The Edificio del Ministerio de Comercio rises 100 meters into the Madrid skyline with 25 floors of exposed concrete and geometric shapes.

The building emerged in 1973 as part of a larger government complex designed by architect Antonio Perpiña Sebria to modernize administrative facilities.

The structure represents the transformation of Spanish architecture during the 1970s, featuring raw concrete surfaces and angular forms typical of brutalist design.

The building contains multiple government departments, including the Ministry of Economy, Industry, Tourism, and Science, with direct access from Paseo de la Castellana.

The building forms part of the Cuzco complex, featuring interconnected structures that create an administrative hub with underground facilities and parking areas.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1973

Architects: Antonio Perpiña Sebria

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Floors above the ground: 25

Height: 100 m

GPS coordinates: 40.45851,-3.68905

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29