Edificio Cancillería, Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Retiro, Argentina
The Edificio Cancillería reaches 16 floors with a surface area of 42,000 square meters, featuring a granite facade and geometric design elements.
Construction of the building started in 1983 and finished in 1998, when President Carlos Menem inaugurated it as the new Foreign Ministry headquarters.
The interior spaces display numerous Argentine artworks, continuing the tradition established at the former San Martin Palace location.
Located at 1212 Esmeralda Street at the corner of Arenales Street, the building contains offices for diplomatic and administrative personnel.
The structure incorporates fixed sunshade systems and double-glazed windows to maintain temperature control while maximizing natural light throughout the building.
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: 1998
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
GPS coordinates: -34.59377,-58.37887
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:49
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