La Equitativa del Plata

La Equitativa del Plata is an eight-story building with geometric patterns, cylindrical forms, and decorative rings that culminate in a distinctive dome topped with a drum base. The facade displays characteristic Art Deco features with strong vertical and horizontal lines that give the structure modern elegance.

The building was completed in 1929 and served as the headquarters for the La Equitativa del Plata insurance company during Argentina's growth period. Its completion coincided with a time of significant economic expansion in Buenos Aires when such representative structures reflected confidence in financial enterprise.

Architect Alejandro Virasoro incorporated Art Deco elements in response to the architectural shifts following World War I's austere construction period.

The building is located at Avenida Roque Sáenz Peña 550 at a central intersection with Calle Florida in Buenos Aires's financial district. From this position you can view the complete structure with its distinctive dome from street level and photograph it easily.

The dome of this structure forms part of a sequence of architectural crowns at the intersection of Diagonal Norte and Florida Street. This cluster of distinctive rooflines creates an iconic skyline that defines the character of this city quarter.

Location: Buenos Aires

Architects: Alejandro Virasoro

Official opening: 1929

Architectural style: Art Deco

Floors above the ground: 8

GPS coordinates: -34.60750,-58.37472

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45