Edificio Volta, Art Deco building in Microcentro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Edificio Volta is an Art Deco building in Microcentro completed in 1935 with a striking exterior composition. Black, gray, and pink granite covers the base, while travertine adorns the upper sections and five passenger elevators move people through its interior.
Built in 1935, it originally served as headquarters for the Hispanic American Electricity Company, which provided power to the city. This industrial purpose shaped its design and made it a key part of Buenos Aires infrastructure during that era.
Named after physicist Alessandro Volta, the building reflects the blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern thinking that shaped 1930s Buenos Aires design. This combination is visible in how the facade materials and entrance details work together.
The building sits at Avenida Roque Saenz Peña 832 and houses law offices, call centers, and university facilities today. A triangular plaza in front provides clear sightlines to the facade and features a monument to legislator Lisandro de la Torre.
The monument in front honors legislator Lisandro de la Torre, a figure most visitors pass without recognizing despite the statue holding a prominent spot. This memorial tells a different story of the city beyond the building itself.
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