Kavanagh Building

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Kavanagh Building built?1936
2. What is the location?Retiro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. What is the architects?Gregorio Sánchez, Ernesto Lagos, and Luis María de la Torre
4. Why was the Kavanagh Building famous when it opened?When it opened in 1936, it broke records by becoming the tallest building made entirely of reinforced concrete and the tallest in Latin America.
5. How tall is the Kavanagh Building compared to other buildings?It was taller than the Palacio Salvo in Montevideo and was the tallest reinforced‑concrete building in the world at the time.

Modernist Architecture: An architectural movement characterized by simplicity, functionality, and the use of modern materials and techniques.
Reinforced Concrete: A composite material in construction where concrete is strengthened by embedded steel bars or mesh, allowing for greater structural integrity and height.
Residential Skyscraper: A very tall building containing numerous apartments or housing units, designed for people to live in.
Architectural Heritage: The legacy of buildings and structures that are considered to have historical, cultural, or artistic significance.