Edificio Ferrocarriles del Estado, Rationalist government building in Retiro district, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Edificio Ferrocarriles del Estado is an eight-story administrative building in Retiro with a granite facade and rationalist design. The structure contains two basements, a ground floor, a mezzanine, and six upper floors, with parking and archival storage housed underground.
Construction of this administrative center began in 1929 following government land allocation in the port area and was completed in 1936. The project emerged from the growing need to centralize and modernize railway management operations.
The building expresses Argentina's commitment to railway modernization during the early 20th century and reflects the era's confidence in technological progress. Its straightforward design and organized layout reveal the administrative values of that period.
Entry is through a distinctive granite entrance leading to a grand hall that sets the tone for exploring the building's interior. The rationalist facades and clean lines help visitors navigate and appreciate the architectural organization.
The entrance hall features expressive decorative panels created by artist Rodolfo Franco that showcase the artistic vision of the era. These artworks remain an often-overlooked detail revealing the connection between administration and culture during this period.
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