The Medanos Summer House by Besonias Almeida Architects
The Medanos Summer House, conceptualized by Besonias Almeida Architects, is nestled at kilometer 427 of Provincial Route N° 11, just 10 km south of Villa Gesell and a short 3…
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Buenos Aires’ Architecture is a rich tapestry reflecting the city’s diverse cultural heritage and historical periods. It is characterized by a mix of European architectural styles, especially Spanish Colonial, French Neoclassical, and Italian Renaissance, visible in its grand boulevards and opulent buildings, a testament to the city’s ‘Paris of South America’ moniker. The 20th century brought Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernist influences in various residential and commercial structures. The cityscape also includes skyscrapers, symbolizing its economic growth and modernization, and more recently, innovative contemporary designs have emerged, adding to the city’s architectural dynamism. In contrast, the brightly colored houses in areas like La Boca, with corrugated-iron facades, reflect the city’s vibrant immigrant past.
The Medanos Summer House, conceptualized by Besonias Almeida Architects, is nestled at kilometer 427 of Provincial Route N° 11, just 10 km south of Villa Gesell and a short 3…
Continue readingThe Kavanagh Building is a famous skyscraper in Buenos Aires, Argentina, designed in 1934 by architects Gregorio Sánchez, Ernesto Lagos, and Luis María de la Torre. It is considered a pinnacle…
Continue readingIn 2020, the Clorindo Testa Studio, with Juan Fontana and Oski Lorenti in charge, remodeled an old house conversion into the Andreani Foundation: an art space facing the Riachuelo of…
Continue readingIn 1961, the project by Clorindo Testa, Francisco Bullrich, and Alicia Cazzaniga won the design competition to build the Mariano Moreno National Library of the Argentine Republic. The library is…
Continue readingCompleted in 1966, the new headquarters for the Bank of London in Buenos Aires stands as a testament to the innovative collaboration between Clorindo Testa and SEPRA Studio. More than…
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