Saturday, November 29, 2008

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Palacio Barolo (1922, Buenos Aires)

Architect

Mario Palanti

Year End

1923

Project Year

1922

Height

103

Plants

22

Type

Office Building

Construction

This nondescript building was erected in 1923. Reminiscent of the Chicago school and show their windows on three sides, designed to always enter the sun, is mixed with an eclectic style late provided by his garret green water or auction and a prominent Art Deco style can be seen in the volume of the building. One of the most characteristic elements of Barolo is his shot, represents an eclectic style with more than 300,000 light bulbs. In the building are numerous references to Dante's Divine Comedy, as its architect was passionate about it.

is built in concrete and its ornamentation, is architectural art, arches, balconies, arches and pillars run through the building, however we find reliefs and statues just as usual at the time, this gives a solid appearance, but at the same time monumental. The interior is purely eclectic, neo-Renaissance with language influenced art nouveau.

In 1997 the building was declared a National Historic Landmark. Currently the building operate several travel agencies, a English school for foreigners, a store that sells clothes for Tango, offices of accountants, lawyers, etc..

City

Buenos Aires

Promoter

Luis Barolo




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