Torre el Gaucho, Commercial tower in Cordón, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Torre el Gaucho is a commercial tower with 27 floors rising approximately 95 meters at the corner of Constituyente Avenue and 18 de Julio Avenue in Montevideo. The building's curved structure marks this important street junction and houses multiple radio broadcasting facilities in its antenna systems.
Architect Walter Pintos Risso designed the building in 1974, but construction did not finish until 1995. This extended timeline reflected Uruguay's broader modernization efforts during that period.
The tower takes its name from a bronze statue of a mounted gaucho standing in the small plaza in front of the building. This monument reflects the country's connection to its traditional cattle ranching heritage.
The building sits at a major street intersection in central Montevideo and is easily accessible by public transportation. Its location makes it a useful reference point when navigating the downtown area.
The building's curved form creates a natural visual focus when viewed from nearby Plaza Independencia, making it a distinct landmark in the cityscape. This architectural approach allowed the structure to integrate smoothly with the existing street layout.
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