Torre El Pedregal Explained

Torre El Pedregal
Map Type:El Salvador
Highest Region:El Salvador
Coordinates:13.6804°N -89.2471°W
Map Dot Label:Torre El Pedregal
Relief:El Salvador relief location map.jpg
Alternate Names:Torres Multiplaza - Torre 1
Status:complete
Building Type:Skyscraper
Architectural Style:Modernism
Classification:Condominiums
Location:Antiguo Cuscatlan
Address:Calle El Pedregal
Location City:Antiguo Cuscatlán
Location Country:El Salvador
Destruction Date:-->
Cost:$34,500,000
Architectural: [1]
Material:
  • Brick
  • Glass
  • Limestone
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Steel
  • Terra cotta
Floor Count:28 (25 above and 3 below)
Architect:Ricardo Legorreta
Architecture Firm:Legorreta + Legorreta
Developer:Grupo Lobre
Other Designers:Castaneda Ingenieros S.A de C.V.
Main Contractor:Grupo Roble
Parking:220-space underground parking garage
References:[2] [3] [4]

Torre El Pedregal is the second tallest building in El Salvador by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, located in Antiguo Cuscatlan. It was built by Grupo Roble.[5] [6] [7] It is 28 stories or tall and it is found in Antiguo Cuscatlán.[8]

The construction of urban developments is leading San Salvador to become a modern city. The building was a project f Roble Investment Group, which also built the shopping mall Multiplaza, across the street. The building has 28 levels and a height of and upon its completion it became the tallest in the country and even in Central America (except for Panama). The project was built in one of the most important commercial areas of the city. "El Pedregal is aimed at people who want to live in a safe and enjoyable environment", said Alberto Poma, general manager of Roble Group. The tower is part of a multipurpose project to be developed in phases on a total area of seven blocks (excluding the area of Multiplaza). The plan of the project included a five-star hotel, office buildings, apartments, and the existing mall.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: El Pedregal - Multiplaza. Emporis.com. June 15, 2004.
  2. Web site: El Pedregal - Multiplaza. https://web.archive.org/web/20180111052816/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/319272/el-pedregal-multiplaza-san-salvador-el-salvador. dead. January 11, 2018. Emporis.com. June 7, 2019.
  3. Web site: El Pedregal Torre I. SkyscraperPage.com. June 7, 2019.
  4. Web site: El Pedregal - Multiplaza. The Skyscraper Center. June 7, 2019.
  5. News: Mayency . Linares . Grupo Roble recibe premio de CASALCO . La Prensa Gráfica . Nov 9, 2006 . 2008-08-01 . es.
  6. News: María José . Monjarás . Roble en las alturas . La Prensa Gráfica . May 29, 2007 . 2008-08-01 . es . https://web.archive.org/web/20080608221527/http://www.laprensagrafica.com/eleconomista/774961.asp . 2008-06-08.
  7. News: Magazine . Real State . El Pedregal . Grupo Roble Info . Sep 12, 2009 . 2008-08-01 . es . https://web.archive.org/web/20090924224319/http://www.livingbetter.com.sv/elpedregal.htm . September 24, 2009 . dead . mdy-all .
  8. http://www.elmundo.com.sv/economia/641-torre-el-pedregal-la-mas-alta-de-centroamerica.html Torre El Pedregal, la más alta de Centroamérica