The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) building, designed by architect Emilio Duhart in Santiago, Chile, became an icon of Brutalism. At first glance, Brutalism might seem like a cold and dehumanized architectural style, but in reality, in Latin America, it became a means of expressing solidity, modernity, and resilience. How did a building conceived to house an international organization end up becoming a symbol?

The E_RC project, designed by the MAPAA firm, consists of the renovation of a 600 m² building located in the Providencia district of Santiago, Chile. The property had been abandoned for more than thirty years, turning it into a disused structure in the heart of the city. The project posed an architectural and urban challenge: how to recover an obsolete volume and transform it into a contemporary residential building.

Alejandro Aravena, a world-renowned Chilean architect, has revolutionized contemporary architecture with his unique approach to social house

In the urban landscape of Latin America, the race to reach for the sky has given rise to true architectural marvels. These vertical giants are not only symbols of development and modernity, but also testaments to ever-evolving human innovation and ingenuity. In this article, we will explore the tallest buildings in Latin America , whose heights defy the clouds and whose stories tell of cities' ambition to reach new heights in architecture and design.