| Torre The Point | |
| Alternate Names: | The Point |
| Location: | , Ecuador |
| Start Date: | 2011 |
| Completion Date: | 2014 |
| Architect: | Christian Wiese |
| Main Contractor: | Pronobis |
| Floor Count: | 36 |
| Height: | 136.5m (447.8feet) |
| Structural System: | Concrete |
Torre The Point is an office skyscraper in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Built between 2011 and 2014, the tower stands at 136.5m (447.8feet) tall with 36 floors and is the current tallest building in Ecuador. It is also part of the Ciudad del Río complex. Ecuadorian architect Christian Wiese was in charge of the construction of the tower, while Sergio Torassa, the executive president of Pronobis, was in charge of financing for the project.[1]
It is located next to The Maxximus, another skyscraper. At 136.5 m high, it surpassed the La Previsora Building as the tallest in Ecuador, which was the tallest in the city and the country for 18 years.[2] [3]
The project aims to create a visually striking building with traditional construction methods in Guayaquil, emphasizing architectural concepts over technology or budget. The tower can be found in the Ciudad del Río urban development, situated to the north of the Malecón and adjacent to the Guayas River. The tower concept establishes a symbol and urban icon for the region and the city. The objective was to construct an outstanding structure with basic technology, resulting in a standard 32m x 32m square layout that ascends vertically with a 6-degree anti-clockwise twist, reaching a height of 36 floors.[4]
Circular cuts are made on the corners of the square to prevent significant overhangs when the square is rotated. It is a compression structure in a radial circular shape, featuring orthogonal diaphragms and perimeter overhangs. The floors and envelope rotate upwards, floor by floor, adding a sculptural quality to the building. The outcome is a curvy sculptural form resembling a rope or a woman's body.[5]