Status Complete Construction started 1997 Antenna spire 170 m (560 ft) Height 158 m, 160 m to tip Opened 2002 Cost 102 million USD | Location Montevideo, Uruguay Completed 2002 Roof 157.6 m (517 ft) Floors 32 Owner ANTEL Architect Carlos Ott | |
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Similar Palacio Salvo, Palacio Legislativo, Solís Theatre, Plaza Independencia, Palacio Taranco | ||
Torre de las Telecomunicaciones (Telecommunications Tower) or Torre Antel (Antel Tower) is a 157 meter tall building with 35 floors in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the headquarters of Uruguay's government-owned telecommunications company, ANTEL, and is the tallest building in the country. It was designed by architect Carlos Ott. It is situated by the side of Montevideo's bay. The tower was completed by American Bridge and other design/built consortium team members in 2002.
Contents
- Map of Telecommunications Tower 11800 Montevideo Departamento de Montevideo Uruguay
- Characteristics
- Controversy
- References
Map of Telecommunications Tower, 11800 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
Characteristics
With a total area of 19.459 m², the complex consists of the main tower, the Customer Service Building, the Telecommunications Museum and the Auditorium. There are guided visits all through the week.
Controversy
When its construction was announced, many politicians complained about its cost ($40 million, plus $25 million for the construction of the other 5 buildings of the Telecommunications Complex).
Problems during its construction turned the original $65 million into $102 million.