Torre Galicia Central, Commercial skyscraper in Microcentro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Torre Galicia Central is a 33-story office building located at the intersection of Perón and Reconquista streets in Buenos Aires's downtown core. Its distinctive curved window pattern spans five levels on the north side, creating a notable visual element on the street.
The Banco Español del Río de la Plata opened its Buenos Aires branch on this corner in 1905. Banco Galicia bought the building in late 1999, and the city approved plans by Mario Roberto Álvarez y Asociados; demolition began in January 2000 despite protests from heritage experts, and the lateral wings of the old facade were kept. Work stopped during the 2001 crisis and the tower opened in 2007.
The building reflects Mario Roberto Álvarez's approach to office design, blending practical work spaces with contemporary architectural forms. This style has become characteristic of how Buenos Aires's commercial district looks today.
The tower stands at the corner of Perón and Reconquista streets in San Nicolás, a short walk from Plaza de Mayo and the Florida pedestrian street. It is an office building with restricted access, so visitors see it from the street; the retained side wings of the old Banco Español facade are visible at ground level.
Four main columns support the entire building's weight, allowing wide-open floor plans without interior support walls. This engineering approach lets each level be reconfigured based on tenant needs.
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