Coltejer Building, Skyscraper in downtown Medellín, Colombia.
The Coltejer Building stands 175 meters tall with 36 floors, featuring a distinctive needle-shaped design that tapers toward the top with a pointed crest resembling a sewing needle.
Construction began in 1968 and was completed in 1972, marking Colombia's entry into large-scale skyscraper construction during Medellín's rapid urban expansion period.
The building serves as headquarters for the Coltejer textile company founded by Alejandro Echavarría and represents Medellín's industrial heritage in textile manufacturing.
The building operates Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and serves primarily as commercial office space without public observation decks.
Its architectural design deliberately mimics an industrial sewing machine needle, complete with a hole near the tip, symbolizing the textile industry it represents.
Location: Medellín
Address: 52nd Street #· 47 - 42, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia 050012 Medellín
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 07:00-18:00
Phone: +5744444977
Website: http://edificiocoltejerph.com.co
GPS coordinates: 6.25009,-75.56607
Latest update: September 30, 2025 15:26
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