Torre Godoy, Office building in Murcia, Spain.
Torre Godoy is a 66-meter-tall office tower in Murcia with a glass and aluminum exterior. The facade includes reflective panels designed to manage sunlight and reduce heat absorption within the building.
The tower was completed in 2005 as Murcia's first high-rise structure. Its construction marked the beginning of a new phase in the city's vertical urban development.
The tower represents a shift in Murcia's architectural identity, combining modern commercial spaces with traditional Spanish urban planning principles.
The building has modern elevators that move quickly between floors, making vertical travel efficient. Its central location makes it easily recognizable as a landmark when navigating the city center.
The structure uses varying concrete strength at different heights for structural efficiency. The material becomes weaker toward the top, reducing overall weight while maintaining stability.
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