Palacio de los Patos, Art Deco residential building in Palermo, Argentina
The Palacio de los Patos is an Art Deco residential building with six separate blocks linked by courtyards and gardens throughout its levels. The structure features colored glass windows that cast distinctive light into the spaces and apartments within.
The building was designed in 1929 by architects Henri Azière and Julio Senillosa during a period of economic turmoil in Argentina. Its construction reflected a boom in residential architecture as the city expanded and residents sought new housing.
The name 'Palace of the Ducks' comes from local slang where 'pato' described residents who faced hardship after the economic crisis. Residents shape the building today through their daily life in the courtyards and shared spaces.
The building is located in Palermo at Ugarteche 3050 and is easily reachable by public transport. Visitors should know this is an active residential complex, so access to some areas may be restricted or require permission from residents.
Writer Jorge Luis Borges mentioned this building in his story 'The Immortal' and compared its architecture to a labyrinth. This literary reference has made the place interesting for fans of Argentine literature.
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