Kavanagh building, Art Deco skyscraper in Retiro, Argentina.
The Kavanagh Building reaches 120 meters high with 31 floors of reinforced concrete structure and gradual surface reductions toward its peak.
The construction of this residential tower began in 1934 and took 14 months to complete, making it the tallest building in Latin America in 1936.
The structure reflects a combination of modernist and rationalist architecture, marking Argentina's economic strength and technological advancement during the 1930s.
The building contains 105 residential apartments served by 12 elevators and includes central air conditioning systems installed during its original construction.
A wealthy heir named Corina Kavanagh commissioned the building's placement to block the view between the Anchorena family palace and their church.
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: May 26, 2025 21:07
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