FOCSA Building, Modernist skyscraper in Vedado district, Havana, Cuba.
The FOCSA Building rises 121 meters with 39 floors, featuring a Y-shaped design and wrap-around balconies that define the structure.
Completed in 1956, the building was constructed by Fomento de Obras y Construcciones S.A. as Cuba's first major residential and commercial skyscraper.
The building represents mid-century Cuban architectural advancement, with its presence in the 1968 film 'Memories of Underdevelopment' marking its cultural significance.
The ground level contains essential services including a supermarket, bank, post office, and restaurants serving both residents and local inhabitants.
The structure employs a three-dimensional lattice wall system with solid walls containing no openings except on basement and lobby floors.
Location: Havana
Location: Vedado
Inception: June 1956
Architects: Martín Domínguez Esteban
Floors above the ground: 39
Address: Calle 17 El Vedado El Vedado
Website: http://ejemplo.com
GPS coordinates: 23.14289,-82.38408
Latest update: May 7, 2025 15:32
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