Torres Blancas

Torres Blancas, Madrid (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Torres Blancas© Luis García (Zaqarbal) · CC BY-SA 3.0

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About Torres Blancas

The Torres Blancas in Madrid are a striking example of Spanish organic architecture, a mixed-use concrete building designed in 1961 by the architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza. The commission came from the industrialist Juan Huarte, who originally planned two residential towers. The organic design makes the building an architectural standout in the city. Beyond its historical and artistic significance, the site also serves as a backdrop for modern cultural productions. For example, the music video for the song "Rainy Days" by the South Korean band BTS was shot on the top floor, which underscores the building's timeless appeal.

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Av. de América, 37
28002 Madrid, Spain
District: Chamartín
Phone: +34691502129
Website: www.skyscrapercenter.com
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Coordinates: 40.43990° N · -3.67218° E
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Identifier: ID 9cf47c9f-82c…

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FAQ about Torres Blancas

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What are the Torres Blancas in Madrid?

The Torres Blancas are a striking concrete building in Madrid and a well-known example of Spanish organicism, or organic architecture. The mixed-use building was designed in 1961 by the architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza. Its organic form makes it an architectural landmark of the Spanish capital.

Who designed and commissioned the Torres Blancas in Madrid?

The Torres Blancas in Madrid were designed by the architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza in 1961. The client was the industrialist Juan Huarte, who had originally planned two residential towers.

Which music video was filmed at the Torres Blancas in Madrid?

The music video for the song "Rainy Days" by the South Korean band BTS was filmed at the Torres Blancas in Madrid. The footage was shot on the building's top floor. It shows that Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza's building still serves as a backdrop for modern cultural productions today.

Where are the Torres Blancas in Madrid, and are there restaurants nearby?

The Torres Blancas are located at Av. de América, 37 in Madrid's Chamartín district. If you'd like to eat nearby, you have plenty of choices: travelguide195 lists around 113 restaurants within 500 meters of the Torres Blancas.

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