Edificio Transradio Internacional, Rationalist architecture building in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Edificio Transradio Internacional is a rationalist office building on Avenida Corrientes in Buenos Aires, characterized by clean facades and geometric forms. It originally functioned as a telecommunications facility before transitioning to house financial institutions in later years.
The building was constructed in 1940 under architect Alejandro Christophersen's direction and originally served as a telecommunications hub for phone, telex, and telegraph operations. It later transitioned to accommodate banking operations as the city's infrastructure evolved.
The building represents a departure from Christophersen's earlier French-influenced designs, marking a shift toward modernist architectural expression in Argentina.
The building is located on Avenida Corrientes, a major avenue in central Buenos Aires, making it easily accessible from public transportation. As a private office building, access to the interior may be limited, but the exterior architecture is visible from the street.
This was Christophersen's only venture into rationalist design, whereas the rest of his portfolio centered on eclecticism and classical styles. The building stands out as a notable departure from the architect's usual approach.
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