Edificio La Nacional, Art Deco office building in Historical Centre, Mexico City
The Edificio La Nacional extends 55 meters into the sky with 13 floors, featuring geometric patterns and ornamental elements across its facade.
Constructed between 1929 and 1932 under architect Manuel Ortiz Monasterio's direction, this structure marked Mexico's first building exceeding 10 stories.
The building stands opposite to Palacio de Bellas Artes, representing the architectural transformation of Mexico City during the early twentieth century.
Five elevators provide access throughout the 15,000-square-meter building, which maintains its original steel frame construction for seismic resistance.
The structure remained Mexico City's tallest building until 1937 and demonstrated its engineering excellence by withstanding major earthquakes in 1957 and 1985.
Location: Mexico City
Inception: 1934
Architectural style: Art Deco
Floors above the ground: 13
Elevators: 5
Height: 55 m
GPS coordinates: 19.43417,-99.14111
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:35
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