Usina del Arte, Cultural center in La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Usina del Arte occupies a former power plant building with a clock tower and multiple exhibition spaces in the southern part of Buenos Aires.
The building, constructed in 1916 by architect Juan Chiogna, functioned as a power station for the Italian-Argentine Electricity Company until the 1990s.
The main symphony hall accommodates 1,200 people and hosts performances by the National Symphonic Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra throughout the year.
Visitors find accessibility features including ramps, elevators, inclusive restrooms, and audio guides at Agustín R. Caffarena 1 in La Boca district.
The structure maintains its original exposed brick walls and iron truss roofs from its industrial past while serving as a modern performance venue.
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: 1916
Official opening: 1916
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Website: https://buenosaires.gob.ar/cultura/usina-del-arte
GPS coordinates: -34.62877,-58.35710
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:30
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