Edificio Panamericano

The Panamericano Building is a housing construction located in the area Buceo of Montevideo, Uruguay. It is located on the coast, across the Port of Buceo and on the border with the neighbourhood of Pocitos.

Panamericano Building
Edificio Panamericano
General information
TypeApartments
Architectural styleRationalism
LocationLuis Alberto de Herrera 1042, Montevideo ( Uruguay)
Coordinates34°54′32″S 56°8′5″W
Construction started1960
Completed1964
OwnerRambla Horizontal S. A.
Height50 metres (160 ft)
Technical details
Structural systemReinforced concrete
Floor count17
Design and construction
Architect(s)Raul A. Sichero Bouret
Structural engineerJorge Bermudez, Mario Simeto

It was designed and constructed by the architect Raul A. Sichero Bouret. This building stands out by the form of its supports (in V) of double height and by its facade.

It was declared a building of "Municipal Interest" by the Mayor of Montevideo in 1995.[1]

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