Torres de Colón, Office skyscraper in Chamberí, Madrid, Spain
Description
Torres de Colón consists of two identical towers rising 116 meters high with 23 floors of offices and commercial space housed within them. The pair of buildings are connected by a pedestrian bridge and together create a distinctive rectangular outline against the Madrid skyline.
History
Architect Antonio Lamela designed these twin towers, with construction beginning in 1967 and finishing in 1976. At that time they stood as the city's tallest office buildings.
Culture
The towers frame the northern edge of Plaza de Colón and show how Madrid transformed during the 1970s as the city expanded and embraced modern development. They represent the period when office spaces became central to Madrid's identity.
Practical
The building complex has multiple elevators serving various tenants and offers convenient access to nearby metro stations. The Plaza de Colón in front of the towers provides open space for walking and is easily reached on foot.
Did you know?
These towers held the title of Madrid's tallest office buildings until 1988, when Torre Picasso surpassed them. The pedestrian bridge connecting the two towers created an unusual overhead passage that visitors and workers still use today.
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