Torre Saint, Art Deco building in Balvanera, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description
Torre Saint is an Art Deco building in Balvanera with two towers topped by bronze-tiled domes that have turned green with age. The structure has symmetrical U-shaped bodies that shift into an L-shape from the eighth floor upward.
History
The structure was designed in 1925 by architect Robert Charles Tiphaine for Emilio Saint, owner of the Aguila chocolate company, and completed in 1928. Its construction reflected the growing presence of Art Deco architecture in Buenos Aires during that period.
Culture
Egyptian-influenced columns in the central corridor reflect the archaeological discoveries of the 1920s that shaped design across the world. This style was part of a global fascination with ancient cultures that appeared in many buildings of that era.
Practical
The building sits on a narrow lot and has an unusual internal arrangement that is not immediately obvious from the street view. Visiting from different angles helps you understand the complete form and how the towers are positioned behind one another.
Did you know?
The two towers are arranged one behind the other on the lot rather than side by side like conventional twin towers. This unusual layout makes the building difficult to fully appreciate from street level, as the rear tower remains almost hidden from most viewing angles.
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