In the heart of the forest, perched atop a 40-meter ravine in one of Mexico City's most exclusive neighborhoods, stands a structure that seems to defy architectural logic. It's not exactly a house or a conventional studio, but rather a blend of habitable sculpture, futuristic capsule, and brutalist temple. This is Casa Praxis, the workshop and home of legendary Mexican architect Agustín Hernández, built in 1975 as a synthesis of form, function, and sculptural power.

When SESC (Social Service of Commerce) acquired the land of the old abandoned factory in the Pompéia neighborhood of São Paulo in the 1970s, the intention was clear: to provide a space for the physical and cultural well-being of workers. What was not so clear—even to the managers themselves—was that they would end up creating one of the most powerful works of 20th-century Latin American architecture.

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.