Torre Insignia, Office skyscraper in Nonoalco-Tlatelolco, Mexico.
Torre Insignia is an office skyscraper in Nonoalco-Tlatelolco with a triangular prism shape housing 25 floors served by ten elevators. The building stands at the intersection of Avenida Ricardo Flores Magón and Insurgentes Norte.
Architect Mario Pani completed this structure in 1962, when it became the second-tallest building in Mexico City. It was designed as a modern office center during a period of economic growth.
The carillon of bells adorning the building came as a gift from Belgium in the early 1960s and remains a distinctive feature. Visitors can see and hear these bells from street level when they sound.
The building is easily accessible by public transit through the nearby Manuel González Metrobús station. As a large office complex, it is most accessible during weekday business hours when workers are present.
The structure has proven remarkably resistant to earthquakes, withstanding six major tremors including the 1985 event that measured 8.0 in magnitude. Its seismic resilience reflects innovative engineering techniques developed during its construction era.
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