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Torres Atrio

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Atrio Towers in Bogota

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Torres Atrio

    Welcome to the bustling, hyperactive heart of Bogota's International Center. If you cast your gaze upward, it is impossible to miss the towering, magnificent presence of Torres Atrio. …

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  2. 2The High-Tech Architectural Vision

    The striking, unmistakable design of Torres Atrio is the brainchild of the legendary British architectural firm Rogers Stirk Harbour plus Partners, working in close collaboration with the acclaimed Colombian architect Giancarlo…

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  3. 3Seismic Engineering and Stability

    Constructing a two hundred and one meter skyscraper in Bogota presents a monumental engineering challenge, primarily due to the city's location within an active seismic zone. The Andean mountain range is geologically restless,…

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  4. 4The Environmental Facade

    Looking up at the smooth, sheer walls of Torres Atrio, one cannot help but be dazzled by the expansive use of glass. However, in modern high rise architecture, a glass facade is never just a simple window; it is a highly complex,…

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  5. 5The Urban Canopy and Public Space

    Perhaps the most revolutionary aspect of the Torres Atrio master plan is not what happens in the sky, but what happens right here at ground level. Historically, many skyscrapers in Bogota were designed as isolated fortresses,…

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  6. 6The Work Environment: 'Pasando Rico'

    Ascending into the interior of the North Tower, the focus shifts to the human experience of the thousands of professionals who occupy this massive structure daily. Torres Atrio was designed to completely redefine the concept of…

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  7. 7The Future: The South Tower and Cultural Center

    As we conclude our examination of the towering North Tower, we must cast our vision forward to the incredible, unbuilt future of the Torres Atrio project. What we see today is merely the first act of a grand three stage urban…

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  8. 8Torres Atrio

    As the late afternoon sun dips toward the horizon, its fading light sets the vast glass facade of Torres Atrio ablaze in brilliant shades of gold and fiery orange. Standing here in the plaza, the sheer magnitude of what has been…

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What is Torres Atrio?

Torres Atrio is a place in 보고타 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location보고타
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates4.6156, -74.0723
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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