Kavanagh building, Art Deco skyscraper in Retiro, Argentina.
The Kavanagh Building is a 120-meter-tall skyscraper with 31 stories of reinforced concrete that gradually narrows toward its top. The structure houses 105 residential units served by 12 elevators and features air conditioning systems integrated into the original design.
Construction started in 1934 and was completed in 14 months, making it the tallest building in Latin America by 1936. This rapid completion demonstrated Argentina's modern construction techniques and economic prosperity during that period.
The building reflects a blend of modernist and rationalist design, representing Argentina's economic growth and technical progress during the 1930s.
The building is located in the Retiro neighborhood and is easily recognizable from the street because of its distinct vertical form. The surrounding public space allows visitors to view the architectural façade from multiple angles.
A wealthy heir named Corina Kavanagh intentionally had the building positioned to block the view between the Anchorena family palace and their church. This deliberate choice intertwined architecture with personal history and family tensions of the era.
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: April 1934
Architects: Lagos y De la Torre Sánchez
Official opening: January 3, 1936
Architectural style: rationalism, Art Deco
Floors above the ground: 31
Elevators: 12
Height: 120 m
GPS coordinates: -34.59542,-58.37467
Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:23
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