#263 l Parque Central Twin Towers l CARACAS l 221m l 56fl

Venezuelacom · March 6th, 2003, 01:25 AM

Parque Central Twin Towers
Caracas, Venezuela

HEIGHT: 221m/725 feet
FLOORS: 56 floors
COMPLETION: 1984
ARCHITECT: Shaw and Assoc.

The people of Venezuela are rightfully proud of these twin 56-story buildings. The Parque Central Towers take their name from the lush green refuge in the heart of Caracas' urban jungle, but are still in the midst of a vast complex of office buildings and civilized amenities that would make most metropolitan areas jealous. At 725 feet, the towers are the tallest buildings in the country and the view from inside offers panoramic access to the city and the surrounding mountains.

http://glasssteelandstone.com/VE/Car...tralTorre.html

RafflesCity · March 6th, 2003, 07:37 PM

7.5/10

They look massive in their surroundings. Pretty elegant at night.

Liz L · March 6th, 2003, 08:57 PM

8.5/10 - Overall, two impressive towers - Their shape, with its combination of right angles and curves, is lively and much more interesting than a simple box. There's a good contrast between the white trim and the blue glass, and the slim mullions help the height.

The roofs needed a few more setbacks to top them off, but at least they fit the rest of the buildings. I might also have added a setback or two...

They still, however, flow together, for the most part, to provide unity without monotony and variety without chaos.

Caledon1981 · March 6th, 2003, 10:30 PM

i like those towers!!! especially in the first pic with the sunset and mountains and freeways and all . . . . 8/10

The Messiah · March 7th, 2003, 07:18 PM

Never seen these 2 towers before!
Really nice,and futeristic.
9.0/10

Wu-Gambino · March 8th, 2003, 02:50 AM

7/10

Nice shape, the facade is ok.

SteelCity32 · March 8th, 2003, 03:17 AM

dang, nice towers...

9/10

March 9th, 2003, 01:21 AM

A lot nicer than many buildings of that period

Gustavo · March 9th, 2003, 03:09 PM

One of my favorites and very original considering that they were built in the 70's. 10/10

bay_area · March 10th, 2003, 05:25 PM

I like the design-looks powerful yet unique. 8

March 13th, 2003, 07:56 AM

Excellent towers! one of the best in Latin America and great shots also..

8.5/10

heirloom · April 8th, 2003, 07:11 PM

pretty at night but ugly in the day
7/10
like it's slimness though

April 9th, 2003, 04:08 AM

8.5/10
looks very tall.

April 11th, 2003, 01:24 AM

9.5 Beautiful buildings

JoeBox · April 24th, 2003, 04:05 AM

9. Big, Tall... two of them.

geo · April 24th, 2003, 05:43 PM

Huge and simply impressive....

Love this picture....

The resistances between the water, sky, vegetation and skyscraper... precious!

Gustavo · April 26th, 2003, 10:32 PM

Great Buildings!

alex3000 · April 26th, 2003, 10:42 PM

8/10

April 27th, 2003, 03:05 AM

8/10

Jase Calvin · April 28th, 2003, 10:19 PM

For some reason these buildings don't do it for me. 5.5/10.

View Poll Results: Parque Central Twin Towers
10	48	15.89%
9.5	14	4.64%
9	29	9.60%
8.5	33	10.93%
8	48	15.89%
7.5	19	6.29%
7	47	15.56%
6.5	14	4.64%
6	13	4.30%
5.5	6	1.99%
5	12	3.97%
4.5	1	0.33%
4	3	0.99%
3.5	2	0.66%
3 or less	13	4.30%
Voters: 302. You may not vote on this poll

March 6th, 2003, 01:25 AM	#1
Venezuelacom Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Maracay- Caracas Posts: 667 Likes (Received): 7	#263 l Parque Central Twin Towers l CARACAS l 221m l 56fl Parque Central Twin Towers Caracas, Venezuela HEIGHT: 221m/725 feet FLOORS: 56 floors COMPLETION: 1984 ARCHITECT: Shaw and Assoc. The people of Venezuela are rightfully proud of these twin 56-story buildings. The Parque Central Towers take their name from the lush green refuge in the heart of Caracas' urban jungle, but are still in the midst of a vast complex of office buildings and civilized amenities that would make most metropolitan areas jealous. At 725 feet, the towers are the tallest buildings in the country and the view from inside offers panoramic access to the city and the surrounding mountains. http://glasssteelandstone.com/VE/Car...tralTorre.html __________________ since 2002 Last edited by ZZ-II; July 22nd, 2008 at 06:26 PM.

March 6th, 2003, 08:57 PM	#3
Liz L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 403 Likes (Received): 0	8.5/10 - Overall, two impressive towers - Their shape, with its combination of right angles and curves, is lively and much more interesting than a simple box. There's a good contrast between the white trim and the blue glass, and the slim mullions help the height. The roofs needed a few more setbacks to top them off, but at least they fit the rest of the buildings. I might also have added a setback or two... They still, however, flow together, for the most part, to provide unity without monotony and variety without chaos. __________________ Liz L Art Deco rules!

March 6th, 2003, 10:30 PM	#4
Caledon1981 --------- Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 217 Likes (Received): 0	i like those towers!!! especially in the first pic with the sunset and mountains and freeways and all . . . . 8/10 __________________ --------

March 7th, 2003, 07:18 PM	#5
The Messiah Finishing this fight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Middelburg(The Netherlands) Posts: 1,301 Likes (Received): 1	Never seen these 2 towers before! Really nice,and futeristic. 9.0/10 __________________ The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 2 characters.

March 6th, 2003, 07:37 PM	#2
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	7.5/10 They look massive in their surroundings. Pretty elegant at night.

March 8th, 2003, 02:50 AM	#6
Wu-Gambino Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,679 Likes (Received): 2	7/10 Nice shape, the facade is ok. Last edited by Wu-Gambino; February 23rd, 2004 at 09:45 PM.

March 8th, 2003, 03:17 AM	#7
SteelCity32 Don't be that guy! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,098 Likes (Received): 0	dang, nice towers... 9/10 __________________ I often dream of huge numb buildings, jet black sinister architecture. Being installed when nobody sees. Their appearence so sudden that few would take notice.

March 9th, 2003, 01:21 AM	#8
Subdude Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	A lot nicer than many buildings of that period

March 9th, 2003, 03:09 PM	#9
Gustavo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: La Gran Caracas Posts: 504 Likes (Received): 2	One of my favorites and very original considering that they were built in the 70's. 10/10 __________________ Latin Forums

March 10th, 2003, 05:25 PM	#10
bay_area Live and Let Live Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: here and there Posts: 1,654 Likes (Received): 0	I like the design-looks powerful yet unique. 8

March 13th, 2003, 07:56 AM	#11
Eduardo Lopez Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Excellent towers! one of the best in Latin America and great shots also.. 8.5/10

April 8th, 2003, 07:11 PM	#12
heirloom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,158 Likes (Received): 0	pretty at night but ugly in the day 7/10 like it's slimness though

April 9th, 2003, 04:08 AM	#13
Enrique Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	8.5/10 looks very tall.

April 11th, 2003, 01:24 AM	#14
Evergrey Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	9.5 Beautiful buildings

April 24th, 2003, 04:05 AM	#15
JoeBox Master Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Monterrey Posts: 969 Likes (Received): 1	Big 9. Big, Tall... two of them.

April 24th, 2003, 05:43 PM	#16
geo knowledge isThe Geography Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Guadalajara Posts: 1,819 Likes (Received): 139	Huge and simply impressive.... Love this picture.... The resistances between the water, sky, vegetation and skyscraper... precious! __________________ ___________________________ Your lips move, but I do not hear what you say. Φ The Truth is Out There I Want to Believe. Φ ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Visita (Visit): SpyEyes

April 26th, 2003, 10:32 PM	#17
Gustavo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: La Gran Caracas Posts: 504 Likes (Received): 2	Great Buildings! __________________ Latin Forums

April 26th, 2003, 10:42 PM	#18
alex3000 I'm not Chinese Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,347 Likes (Received): 1	8/10 __________________ California must protect its borders from AUSTRIA.

April 27th, 2003, 03:05 AM	#19
BGT Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	8/10

April 28th, 2003, 10:19 PM	#20
Jase Calvin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 282 Likes (Received): 0	For some reason these buildings don't do it for me. 5.5/10.

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