Icono Tower
| Icono Tower | |
|---|---|
 View of Icono in 2023 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Coordinates | 25°17′03″S 57°37′03″W / 25.2843°S 57.6174°W |
| Construction started | 2008 |
| Completed | 2014 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 142 metres (466 ft)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 37 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Carlos A. Jiménez (ESTARQ) |
| Developer | BBVA |
| Structural engineer | Ángel Gaona |
| Main contractor | CITE SA |
| Website | |
| Icono Tower | |
The Icono Tower also known as the Icono Lofts is a high-rise residential building in Asunción, Paraguay. Built between 2008 and 2014, the tower stands at 142 metres (466 ft) tall with 37 stories. It is the tallest building in Paraguay, surpassing former record holder Wilson Tower and was inaugurated in 2013. It is one of the most dominant skyscrapers in South America.[2][3]
History
[edit]The Icon Tower is located on the corner of Juan de Salazar and Boquerón streets in Asunción and has two particularities: it is the tallest in the city and the first to apply the "loft" concept, that is, empty apartments that are sold completely independently so that their owners can design and complete them as they wish. This also allows the entire level to be for each resident, and will not be subdivided with the traditional neighbors of large apartment buildings.[4]
The tower has a final height of 142 meters, with 38 habitable floors, of which 32 are residential and 5 house common and social areas. The inauguration of the building took place in 2011, but the work on the site was officially completed in 2014 with the name "Icon". This type of residence is common in cities such as Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Berlin, New York and other metropolises around the world.[5]
The Icon is one of the most strategic buildings in the capital city of Paraguay, as it is located at the confluence of the main avenues of Asunción: Mariscal López, Perú, España and General Artigas.[6]
The structure was developed with the latest anti-seismic architectural technology and can also withstand winds of more than 200 km/h , without residents perceiving any oscillation. The architect of the building says that it stands out from other surrounding buildings not only for its height, but also for the incredible panoramic view of the city of Asunción thanks to its two side blocks that allow for larger windows. The tower has been completed, its inauguration was in 2019. However, its presence in the landscape of Asunción has already become a reference, with almost the entire city visible.[7]
Gallery
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The tower under construction in 2010... -
...and in 2012.
See also
[edit]- List of tallest buildings in Paraguay
- List of tallest buildings in South America
- List of tallest buildings by country
References
[edit]- ^ "Icono Lofts". CTBUH Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Torre Ícono, Asunción | 1204934". Emporis. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "ICONO Tower / Arquitecto Carlos a Jiménez + EST arquitectura SRL". ArchDaily. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Zapico, Benjamin. "ICONO Tower / Arquitecto Carlos a Jiménez + EST arquitectura SRL". archdaily.com. ArchDaily. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Westmark, Omri (December 28, 2022). "Torre Icono in Asunción, Paraguay's Tallest Tower". explanders.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, Cristina (September 10, 2023). "Slenderness and lightness, such as a landmark of the city. ICONO Tower by Est Arquitectura". metalocus.es. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Icono Tower in Asunción". arquitecturaviva.com. Editorial Arquitectura Viva SL. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Icono Lofts at CTBUH
- Icono Lofts at SkyscraperPage
- Icono Lofts at SkyriseCities
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