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Woermann Tower, Mixed-use skyscraper in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

The Woermann Tower rises 76 meters with 18 floors, featuring a glass facade spanning 2,000 square meters that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

The architectural firm Abalos & Herreros, in collaboration with Joaquin Casariego and Elsa Guerra, completed the construction of this modern structure in April 2005.

The building includes a public library on the first floor and incorporates Portuguese stone in its adjacent square, designed with artist Albert Oehlen.

The tower contains residential apartments with four to five units per floor, while the ground level provides retail spaces and a main entrance area.

The facade incorporates solar fins running horizontally around the building and features glass etchings with plant motifs to control sunlight exposure.

Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Inception: April 2005

Architects: Abalos & Herreros

Floors above the ground: 18

GPS coordinates: 28.14560,-15.42980

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:15

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