Torre Europa (Madrid)

Skyscraper in Madrid
40°27′6″N 3°41′30″W / 40.45167°N 3.69167°W / 40.45167; -3.69167Construction started1975Completed1985HeightRoof120 m (390 ft)Technical detailsFloor count30Floor area37,100 m2 (399,000 sq ft)[1]Design and constructionArchitect(s)Miguel Oriol e YbarraMain contractorNecso

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]

Detail of the facade

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 2020, Torre Europa underwent a change of ownership when AGIB Real Estate acquired the tower from Infinorsa. Following the transition, the building has since faced neglect and entered a state of decay.

In fiction

The outdoor scenes of the 2005 film El método were shot by Torre Europa.

References

  1. ^ "Torre Europa". Skyscraper Center. CTBUH. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  2. ^ Torre Europa
  3. ^ Structurae database
  4. ^ "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

  • Photos of Torre Europa