Torre de las Américas, Commercial tower in La Paz, Bolivia.
Torre de las Américas is a cylindrical commercial tower with 29 floors that rises from the center of La Paz. The structure combines broadcasting facilities, offices, and residential spaces within its modern high-rise form.
The tower was completed in 1979 and represented a turning point for architecture in Bolivia by introducing modern international design standards. Shortly after opening, it was among the most technologically advanced structures in South America.
The building houses a television station in its lower levels, with residences filling the upper floors above. This mix of broadcasting and residential use shapes how people experience the space daily.
The tower is served by multiple elevators to move between floors efficiently. It is centrally located in La Paz and walkable from the main business and residential districts.
The tower was built during a period when La Paz was expanding rapidly and needed modern infrastructure, making it a symbol of that growth. Its outline still shapes how the city looks from many viewpoints today.
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