Torres Blancas

40.43987°N 3.67187°W / 40.43987; -3.67187Torres Blancas is a mixed use concrete building in Madrid, Spain, designed in 1961 by Spanish architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza.[1] The structure is a noted example of Spanish Organicism. Spanish industrialist Juan Huarte commissioned the project which initially included two residential towers.[2][3] The video for the single Rainy Days by V (singer) of BTS was filmed here on the top floor.

Torres Blancas
General information
Architectural styleOrganic architecture Brutalism
AddressAvenida de América, 37, 28002 Madrid, Spain
Construction started1964
Completed1969
Height71 m
Design and construction
Architect(s)Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza

References
  1. "Tall Stories 17: Madrid's Torres Blancas, The Urbanist - Radio". Monocle. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  2. "AD Classics: AD Classics: Torre Blancas / Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza". ArchDaily. 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  3. "White Towers - Data, Photos & Plans". WikiArquitectura. Retrieved 2019-02-21.


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