Why go
in Latin America, surpassing in mid-2003 the 220 meter (724 feet) high towers of Parque Central Complex, in Caracas, Venezuela, which were, between 1999 and 2003, the tallest buildings in Latin America. The Torre Mayor was developed by Canadian businessman Paul Reichmann, who also maintains part ownership. It is also part-owned by a group of institutional investors. The.
What to look for
- Notice how Torre Mayor relates to the surrounding streets and skyline.
- Look for surviving details that reveal the site's principal historical layer.
The full story
building was designed by the architectural firms of Zeidler Partnership Architects and Executive Architects Adamson Associates Architects, both of Toronto. Located at Paseo de la Reforma #505, it was built by Canadian-owned Reichmann International on the former location of the Cine Chapultepec. Construction work began in 1999 and was finished in late 2003. Due to Mexico City's high propensity to earthquakes, the tower incorporates several anti-earthquake measures. In fact, this building shares the title of the strongest (in matter of pro-earthquake engineering) building on Earth alongside U.S. Bank Tower in Los Angeles, California. The Torre Mayor building is designed to withstand an earthquake measuring 8.5 on the Richter Scale, compared to the U.S. Bank Tower that can withstand an 8.3-intensity earthquake. San Ángel belongs to the layered story of the Valley of Mexico. Its architecture, landscape, collections, or civic role reflects changes that unfolded across pre-Hispanic, colonial, modern, and contemporary periods. Looking closely at materials, spatial relationships, and neighboring landmarks makes that history easier to read. The visit also shows.
Useful to know
- Allow enough time to see Torre Mayor and its immediate setting without rushing.
- Check current official access information before entering any managed interior.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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