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AD Classics: Bank of London and South America / Clorindo Testa + SEPRA

This article was originally published on October 19, 2015. To read the stories behind other celebrated architecture projects, visit our AD Classics section.

The Bank of London and South America (Banco de Londres y América del Sud, or BLAS) in Buenos Aires defies convention and categorization, much like the architect primarily credited with its design, Clorindo Testa. A unique client relationship, guided by the bank’s staff architect Gerald Wakeham, and a supportive collaboration with the firm Sánchez Elía, Peralta Ramos and Agostini (SEPRA) resulted in a building that continues to evoke surprise and fascination.

PH Freire / Ignacio Szulman arquitecto

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  130
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Blangino, FV, Marmolería rocha, Pinturerias Rex, ferrum

Fede House / Unoencinco Arquitectura

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  136
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Carlos Villani, Linke Maderas

PH-Dwelling / FRAM arquitectos + JES

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Architects: FRAM arquitectos, JES
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  50
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Awaduct, Durlock, Isover

Closed House / Felipe Gonzalez Arzac arquitecto

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  190
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Aluar, Anacleto, Decorart, Marmolería Los Hornos, San Rafael

Ecuestre House / Luciano Kruk

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  • Architects: Luciano Kruk
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  138
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  FV, Fábrica de Luz, Newton, Pasalto, Tromen

P4402 Building / Estudio Arqtipo

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Architects: Arqtipo
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  360
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Ceramicos Syria, Construser Alvear, Corralón Tramontana AST, Domec, Maderera Vagol, +2

Casa Duas Caixas / remyarchitects

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Architects: remyarchitects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  550
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Hansgrohe, Aluar, ferrum

Building Dorrego 1711 / Dieguez Fridman

Buenos Aires, Argentina

FSY House / Remy Arquitectos

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  • Architects: Remy Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  550
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Neolith, FV, Hunter Douglas, MYOO, Movilux, +1
  • Professionals: MYOO, YDRA Paisaje

Corner House / Nicolás Pinto da Mota + Victoria María Falcón

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  280
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  De Stefano, Silma, Studioluce, ferrum

PH Lavalleja / CCPM Arquitectos

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Architects: CCPM
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  89
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Durlock, JMA, Maderera Gascón

S+J House / Luciano Kruk

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Architects: Luciano Kruk
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  189
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Barugel azulay, Blainstein, FV, Fábrica de Luz, Nivel, +4

Yerbal 2 / Carbono Atelier

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Architects: Carbono Atelier
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  42
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

ZLA Building / Estudio BaBO

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Architects: Estudio BaBO
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  811
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015

AD Classics: Planetario Galileo Galilei / Enrique Jan

Within the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo in a park designed by the French landscape architect Charles Thays, the Parque 3 de Febrero (February 3rd Park) , sits the Galileo Galilei Planetarium. Inaugurated on December 20, 1966, it was born of the idea of human evolution and the need to show it in architecture. The building exists as an instrument or bridge between the scientific world and the citizens of the city of Buenos Aires.

Designed by Argentine architect Enrique Jan, the building establishes a relationship between astronomy and architecture through its shared components: mathematics and geometry. Thanks to its location and unique shape, it is currently one of the iconic images of the city and the scene of many scientific, cultural, and festive events.

Dock 9 South / Urgell - Penedo - Urgell, Architects.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Casa Cinco Patios / Ana Rascovsky Arqs.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Architects: Ana Rascovsky Arqs.
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  FV, Linea modena Aluar, San Lorenzo, Vivero Los Coihues, ferrum, +1