Banco Germánico de la América del Sud, Financial building in San Nicolás district, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Banco Germánico de la América del Sud is a financial building in San Nicolás that stretches between Avenida Leandro N. Alem and 25 de Mayo Street with varying heights. The structure combines granite facades, limestone cladding, and bronze elements in an eclectic manner.
The building was constructed in 1928 by architect Ernesto Sackmann and represents the architectural direction of that era in Buenos Aires. During World War I, it was seized by the Argentine government from German societies.
The building displays German architectural influences through granite facades, limestone cladding, and bronze details arranged in an eclectic style. The marble interiors and careful choice of materials reflect the wealth and craftsmanship of its era.
Access to the building is mainly from 25 de Mayo Street, where the main entrances are located. Inside there are several elevators reachable from different sides to connect the different levels.
The building cleverly uses natural elevation differences created by its location sloping toward Rio de la Plata. This results in an unusual structure with different floor counts depending on which street you approach it from.
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