YPF building, National historical monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The YPF building is a fourteen-story structure in central Buenos Aires featuring clean geometric lines and functional design that embodies rationalist principles from the 1930s. Its facade displays horizontal and vertical elements that create visual order and express modern functionality.
Built in 1938 as the headquarters for Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales, the structure symbolized Argentina's growing industrial strength. Its construction reflected the nation's goal of achieving energy independence at that time.
The structure embodies Argentina's move toward modernity, showing a shift away from European design traditions. Visitors can see how the nation developed its own architectural identity through this design approach.
The building sits in Buenos Aires' business district and is easily accessible when exploring the city on foot. Its location makes it simple to visit alongside other architectural landmarks nearby.
The structure was long a symbol of Argentina's oil industry and shaped the appearance of the city center. Today it stands as an important part of the architectural heritage showing how industry and modernity came together.
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