The Telefónica Tower

The Tallest Building in Chile: The Telefónica Tower in Santiago is a 143-meter high tower that completes in 1996. Until other towers in the city surpassed it in height, it was the tallest building in the country. Although it is situated next to the Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins and the La Moneda Palace.

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Moreover, the tower’s construction hampered by numerous issues. Hence, a dispute over the color of the glass led to significant additional costs, causing the project for 18 months delay. Furthermore issues included poor traffic planning, a lack of valid permits and inadequate consideration of the impact of the building on the surrounding neighborhood.

The Gran Torre Costanera Center, the tallest building in Chile, is an impressive sight. The building looms over the city, casting a shadow more than a mile long. It’s an impressive sight that dwarfs other skyscrapers in Santiago, founded in 1541 by Spanish conquistadors. Construction began in February 2012 and the building’s top floor finished in March 2013.

The Gran Torre is not as tall as the Empire State Building in New York, but it is significantly taller than Panama City’s Trump Ocean Club. The building is also home to a six-floor shopping mall. There are plans to build three more skyscrapers in the area. The building is built with earthquake resistance in mind. Given Chile’s location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the country is prone to earthquakes.

Purpose and Construction: The Tallest Building in Chile

Lastly, Spanish multinational Telefónica required the establishment of a national headquarters after entering the Chilean market in the late 1980s. The $75 million Torre Telefónica, designed by Mario Paredes & Arquitectos Asociados, was built in 1992. (USD). The 143-meter skyscraper was Chile’s highest structure and the pride of the country. It also reflected Santiago’s modernity and gave Telefónica Chile a boost in the neighborhood. The business currently operates Chile’s biggest mobile network under the name Movistar.