IBM Tower, Corporate office building in Catalinas Norte district, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description
IBM Tower is an office building in Buenos Aires featuring a distinctive facade of horizontal glass and concrete bands. The structure contains nineteen floors of office space and three basement levels, designed with open floor plans that minimize internal columns.
History
Construction took place between 1979 and 1983 under architect Mario Roberto Álvarez and his firm. The project emerged during a transformation phase of urban architecture in Buenos Aires that reflected international modernization trends.
Culture
The structure represents the integration of international corporate architecture in Argentina through its modernist design and functional approach to office spaces.
Practical
The building is equipped with six elevators enabling quick movement between floors. Visitors should note that as a functional office building, access to certain areas may be restricted.
Did you know?
The interior was designed to minimize support columns within floors, creating spacious and flexible office areas. This open structure allows natural light to distribute across spaces and permits flexible use of the areas.
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