Torre Europa (Madrid)
The Torre Europa is a skyscraper built by Necso in the AZCA complex in Madrid, Spain. It is 121 metres (397 ft) high and has 30 floors.[2]
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Detail of the facade
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Location | Pº de la Castellana 95 Madrid, Spain |
| Coordinates | 40°27′6″N 3°41′30″W |
| Construction started | 1975 |
| Completed | 1985 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 30 |
| Floor area | 37,100 m2 (399,000 sq ft)[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Miguel Oriol e Ybarra |
| Main contractor | Necso |
History
Completed in 1985, it was designed by Miguel Oriol e Ybarra and built by Necso.[3] The terrorist organization ETA threatened to destroy the building on 1 May 2002 with 20 kilograms (44 lb) of high explosive.[4]
In fiction
The outdoor scenes of the 2005 film El método were shot by Torre Europa.
References
- "Torre Europa". Skyscraper Center. CTBUH. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- Torre Europa
- Structurae database
- "ETA burla con un coche bomba el dispositivo policial del partido entre el Real Madrid y el Barcelona". El Mundo. 2 May 2002. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
External links
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