Edificio BBVA, Office building in Gran Via, Bilbao, Spain.
The BBVA Building is an office structure in Bilbao featuring three facades facing Ledesma, Gran Via, and Alameda de Mazarredo streets. Corinthian columns decorate two of these facades, giving the building a classical appearance with refined architectural details.
Pedro Guimon designed the structure in 1912, and Ricardo de Bastida completed construction following Guimon's death, with Francisco Hurtado de Saracho providing assistance. This collaborative effort shaped the final design and made it an important example of early banking architecture in Bilbao.
A temple to Mercury crowns the building, created by sculptor Moises de Huerta to represent commerce and financial success. This figure remains a recognizable landmark that reflects the importance the bank placed on prosperity and trade.
The building is positioned at the intersection of several major streets and is easily accessible on foot. Its location makes it a natural reference point when exploring the Gran Via area.
The building introduced an autobanking service in 1969 that allowed customers to process checks without leaving their vehicles. This innovation was groundbreaking for Bilbao and changed how people accessed banking services.
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