Grupo de viviendas para Bancaya, Residential building complex in Salamanca district, Madrid, Spain.
Description
Grupo de viviendas para Bancaya is a residential complex made up of seven interconnected buildings in Madrid's Salamanca district, featuring a prominent 22-story tower on Avenida de América. The development contains 254 apartments distributed across these connected structures along a major avenue.
History
Construction of the complex in 1953 marked a turning point in Madrid's urban growth, introducing International Style architecture to the area. This shift shows how the city modernized its building methods after the postwar period.
Culture
The red brick facades and extended balconies reflect how Spanish families wanted their homes to look in the mid-20th century. These features still shape the neighborhood's character today and show everyday living preferences of that era.
Practical
The building sits on Avenida de América, making it easily accessible by public transit along this major avenue. The complex spreads across several blocks, so allow time to walk around and explore the different sections on foot.
Did you know?
A commemorative plaque honoring José Caballero is displayed on the building, preserving the memory of a person connected to this site. The complex also carries special cataloging numbers that identify it as a notable example of mid-century modern architecture for specialists.
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