Grupo de viviendas para Bancaya, Residential building complex in Salamanca district, Madrid, Spain.
The Bancaya residential complex consists of seven connected buildings, including a prominent 22-story corner tower on Avenida de América.
The construction of this residential group in 1953 marked a shift in Madrid's urban development, introducing International Style architecture to the area.
The building features exposed brick facades and extended balconies, representing mid-20th century Spanish residential architectural elements.
Located at 2-14 Avenida de América, the complex contains 254 residential units spread across multiple interconnected structures.
A commemorative plaque dedicated to José Caballero adorns the building, which holds identification numbers F2.355 from COAM and 451 from DOCOMOMO Ibérico.
Location: Madrid
Location: Salamanca
Location: La Guindalera
Architects: Ignacio de Cárdenas Pastor, Gonzalo de Cárdenas Rodríguez
GPS coordinates: 40.43750,-3.67667
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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