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YPF tower

부에노스아이레스

8 story sections

office skyscraper in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1YPF Tower

    Welcome to the polished, cosmopolitan heart of Puerto Madero, the youngest and most rapidly developing neighborhood in Buenos Aires. As you stand upon these wide, modern avenues, the contrast between the historical red-brick…

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  2. 2The Architectural Facade

    Let us begin by examining the exterior of the tower from the street level. Tilt your gaze upward and observe the sweeping, aerodynamic curves of the facade. …

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  3. 3The Base and the Urban Plaza

    Moving toward the entrance, we focus on the base of the tower and its relationship with the surrounding urban environment. A skyscraper cannot simply be dropped onto a street; it must dialogue with the ground it occupies. …

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  4. 4The Lobby and Structural Core

    As we visually penetrate the glass at the ground level, we can observe the grand lobby. This space is a masterclass in minimalist corporate grandeur. …

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  5. 5The Winter Garden: An Ecological Heart

    Perhaps the most extraordinary and renowned feature of the YPF Tower is one we must look up to see—the massive, five-story indoor winter garden located near the apex of the building, between the 26th and 31st floors. Look closely…

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  6. 6The Corporate Levels and Workspace Philosophy

    While we remain on the ground, let us consider the invisible world operating on the floors above. The YPF Tower houses the brightest minds in geology, engineering, and economics, orchestrating the extraction and refinement of…

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  7. 7The Crown and the Skyline Context

    Step back a few paces to take in the very top of the tower, its architectural crown. Unlike the flat, utilitarian roofs of mid-century skyscrapers, the YPF Tower terminates with a graceful, asymmetric slope that slices sharply…

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  8. 8YPF Tower

    As we conclude our architectural study of the YPF Tower, take one last, comprehensive look at the structure. It stands as a profound symbol of 21st-century Argentina—a nation grappling with its industrial heritage while reaching…

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What is YPF tower?

YPF tower is a place in 부에노스아이레스 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
Location부에노스아이레스
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-34.6054, -58.3624
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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