Situated in Madrid lies Torres Blancas. Before I go into depth I think it’s best to first be wowed by it’s impressive, imposing visuals.
Constructed over a period of 5 years the towers were have remained one of the finest examples of organicism in architecture around today. The huge towers climb 23 floors over 71m before opening out to create multiple circular platforms, much like that of a tree top canopy, of which house communal gardens and a rooftop pool.
Inside, the idea of an organic living building becomes even more clear. With the facades and curved terraces conveying the idea of tree growth from the outside, the interior “plants” seemingly make up a confusing yet organic network of muscles and veins, linking each and every floor to each other. Apartments incorporate the circular, concrete exteriors into the space. The curving of the exteriors, however, allows for excellent light distribution.
The construction of Torres Blancas consisting of a series of main circular concrete towers in cantilever formation without pillars, the semi circle balconies join on to to stabilise the load baring walls from within whilst at the same time emulating the look of leafs, casually hanging off of branches.
Torres Blancas remains today one of the most interesting and iconic builds from the 60s. Amongst a host of brilliant Brutalist designs of the time, Blancas stands out on its own. A futuristic tree house, years ahead of it’s time.
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