Otto Wulff building, Art Nouveau building at Belgrano and Peru, Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Otto Wulff building is an Art Nouveau structure at the corner of Belgrano and Peru in the Monserrat neighborhood, crowned with two brass-colored domes. The structure features eight five-meter tall male figures on both facade sides and rises to approximately 60 meters in height.
A Danish architect designed this building in 1912 for two businessmen and completed it in 1914 following Art Nouveau principles. The structure was built during a period of strong economic growth in Buenos Aires and represents the influence of European architectural trends on the city.
The facade displays carved animals including condors and bears, along with male figures representing different trades such as blacksmith and carpenter. These sculptures reflect the era's appreciation for skilled craftsmanship and manual labor.
The building is visible from the street and can be admired from the exterior, as it sits on a busy corner in Monserrat. The details on the facade are best observed during daylight hours, particularly in the early morning when light angles make the carved elements stand out.
Two concrete towers crown the roof and originally contained water tanks that served the building's needs. One tower bears a sun symbol and the other a moon symbol, representing a rare astronomical motif on a commercial structure from this era.
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