Torre Latinoamericana

The Torre Latinoamericana (Spanish for Latin American Tower ) is a 1956 finished in Mexico City, 45 - story skyscraper with a total height of 182 meters. Designed by the architect Augusto H. Álvarez building, which is strongly reminiscent of the Empire State Building, the massive earthquake of 1957 and 1985 survived intact. It therefore received after the earthquake of 1957 award from the American Association of Construction and Engineering. The building, with a total weight of 25,000 tons is based on 361 piles. The naming goes to the builder of the building, the insurance company La Latinoamericana, Seguros, SA, back. As a senior engineer Leonardo Zeevaert accompanied the construction. He should be, was the first civil engineer to a widespread rumor, which experienced an earthquake in a building built by him.

Description

From the completion by the year 1972, the Torre Latinoamericana was the tallest building in Mexico City and then by the World Trade Center Torre replaced, with the comparison refers to the building without an antenna. Referring to the total height including antenna was only surpassed by the Torre Mayor. The Torre Latinoamericana also is the first skyscraper in Latin American soil.

Viewing platform

The tower has an observation deck and a restaurant in the upper floors, which can be reached via four lifts. Due to the location in the city, visitors can enjoy in good weather, an impressive view of the valley of Mexico.

Importance

The Torre Latinoamericana was built in a time of economic recovery in Mexico and was seen by the Mexicans as a symbol of its own success. Even today, the building enjoys a high reputation and prestige among the Mexicans.