Edificio Punta Poniente, Residential skyscraper in Santa Fe district, Mexico City, Mexico.
Edificio Punta Poniente is a residential skyscraper in Mexico City's Santa Fe district, standing roughly 125 meters tall across 30 floors built with aluminum, reinforced concrete, and glass. The building houses 114 residential units with 13 elevators and five basement parking levels for residents.
Construction of this residential building began in 2006 and was completed in 2007, marking the growing vertical development in Santa Fe district. This was part of a broader trend of modernization and intensification in this preferred residential area.
The structure expresses contemporary Mexican architectural approaches through its focus on sustainable design and environmental considerations. It represents the modern lifestyle choices of residents in the affluent Santa Fe neighborhood.
The building was designed with specialized earthquake safety features to protect residents from natural disasters. Its extensive infrastructure with multiple elevators and ample underground parking provides practical living conditions for all residents.
The structure incorporates 40 seismic dampers and 90 steel piles extending 40 meters deep, allowing it to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5. This engineering solution makes it one of the safest residential buildings against natural disasters in the region.
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