Palacio Alcorta, Art Deco residential building in Palermo Chico, Argentina
Palacio Alcorta is an Art Deco residential building in Palermo Chico that wraps around an entire city block with its circular shape. The structure houses residential units and commercial spaces across three floors that form a unified complex open to foot traffic.
The building was designed by Italian architect Mario Palanti in 1927 and completed in 1928 as a Chrysler dealership facility. Its conversion from automotive commerce to residential use mirrors the economic shifts that reshaped Buenos Aires during the 20th century.
The name Palacio Alcorta comes from a former owner and now represents a living part of the neighborhood that locals pass through daily. The building shapes the character of Palermo Chico and shows how the city reinvents its spaces over time.
The building is accessible to pedestrians and easy to navigate since residential and commercial zones are interconnected. Visitors should note the various entrances that lead to different parts of the complex.
The rooftop once housed a test track called Stadium Olimpo where cars were demonstrated to crowds. This racing surface atop the building was a daring feature of the 1920s that has since vanished without visible traces today.
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