The Torre Mayor Tower: The Sky of Mexico

Abstract: The Torre Mayor Tower is the largest tower constructed in Latin and South America. The engineers on the project invoked some interesting and intelligent concepts in their design of the tower. Some of their practices will set a standard for the rest of the world for tall buildings built in seismic zones.
The Torre Mayor Building is a 57-story office tower that was constructed in Mexico City, Mexico, in summer 2003. Once completed, the tower became the tallest building in Mexico and Latin America. Its height is 225m above ground and it extends down into the earth by 4-stories. …