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AD Classics: Bank of London and South America / Clorindo Testa + SEPRA

This article was originally published on October 19, 2015. To read the stories behind other celebrated architecture projects, visit our AD Classics section.

The Bank of London and South America (Banco de Londres y América del Sud, or BLAS) in Buenos Aires defies convention and categorization, much like the architect primarily credited with its design, Clorindo Testa. A unique client relationship, guided by the bank’s staff architect Gerald Wakeham, and a supportive collaboration with the firm Sánchez Elía, Peralta Ramos and Agostini (SEPRA) resulted in a building that continues to evoke surprise and fascination.

mq2 House / bp arquitectura

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Mendiolaza, Argentina
  • Architects: bp arquitectura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  626
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  JOHNSON ACERO, Marmolería Virgen de Pompeya, Noval Aberturas, Patagonia Flooring & Decks

Marta House / Estudio Borrachia

Marta House / Estudio Borrachia - Houses Interiors
© Fernando Schapochnik

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  • Architects: Estudio Borrachia
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  170
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

K41 Office Building / ÇaArquitectura

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  • Architects: Ça Arquitectura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  15000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Cruzzollin, Maderas don José, Pintureria san Antonio, Sky windows, Vidrios Raffo

House MC2 / Gastón Castellano

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  • Architects: Gastón Castellano
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  320
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  ACINDAR, Ciment Argentina, Dino Buossi, Holcim Argentina, IndusParquet Argentina, +1

MAMBA Renovation / MSGSSS

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  • Architects: MSGSSS
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4800
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018

Rooftop Park / RDR arquitectos

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  • Architects: RDR Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  215278 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Sika, Angel Nesis, Blangino, F60, Lucciola, +1

House in the Air / APS - Pablo Senmartin

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Cordoba, Argentina
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  400
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Electroalem, Geotecnia Srl, Integral Aberturas, Saniplast

Graphic Inputs Logistics Center / Federico Marinaro Arquitecto

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Little Building / Federico Marinaro Arquitecto

Little Building / Federico Marinaro Arquitecto - Apartment Interiors
© Walter Gustavo Salcedo

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Casa Naranjos / Fabrizio Pugliese

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Canning, Argentina
  • Architects: Fabrizio Pugliese
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  190
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Stilo Cerramientos

House C.A / Pablo Gagliardo, María Eugenia Díaz

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Rosario, Argentina

EH House / Estudio GMARQ

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Pilar, Argentina
  • Architects: Estudio GMARQ
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  200
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Cosentino, Lutron, CG, HYDRO Aluminium, Kalciyan, +2

Lucciano’s Cerro de las Rosas / FERRO assoc.

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Córdoba, Argentina
  • Architects: FERRO assoc.
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  224
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Gigaled, Letreros colon, Marmol trend, Piu, Webber, +1

One Roof House / Ambroggio arquitectos

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Río Cuarto, Argentina
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  373
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Aceros Solaro, Johnson amoblamientos, mg2 Aberturas

PH Olazabal / Ignacio Szulman arquitecto

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  140
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Blangino, FV, Marmolería rocha, Pinturerias Rex, Sanitarios Ferrum

The Little House of the Yellow Door / Mariclé Scalambro arq.

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1022 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bamboo strand woven, Corona, Crystalcord, Madera, Marmotech

NANZER Building / V + Arquitectura

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Villa Mercedes, Argentina
  • Architects: V + Arquitectura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1850
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Aluar, Etex Colombia, FV, Yemaco, ferrum