Torre Cuscatlán
| Torre Cuscatlán | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Former names | Torre Democracia, Tower of Democracy |
| Alternative names | Torre Citi |
| General information | |
| Location | San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Completed | 1989 |
| Owner | Citibank |
| Height | |
| Roof | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 18 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Ricardo Jiménez Castillo |
Torre Cuscatlán (Cuscatlán Tower in English; formerly known as Torre Democracia or Tower of Democracy) is one of the tallest buildings in San Salvador, El Salvador. Finished in 1989, it is 74 meters high and has 18 floors. Ricardo Jiménez Castillo, who is considered one of the most representative architects of El Salvador, was in charge of the building's design. It is influenced by modern style, using a complete glass cladding for the exterior. The main characteristic of its design are the 3 setbacks covered with plants that run along the height of the building. The materials used to construct the tower were aluminum, reinforced concrete and glass. Some people believe that the tower was inspired by Willis Tower in Chicago, United States, but there is no data to confirm this.
The building was the tallest one of the country, despite a new high-end apartment and penthouse complex under construction in the northern section of San Salvador, 105 Torres Campestre, which was constructed in 2008 and is 73.25 meters high. However, the Torre Cuscatlán has lost its title to Multiplaza Apartamentos, two luxury condominium towers, which are 110 meters tall.
Tenants
The tower is now owned totally by Citibank, one of the largest banks of the country. Therefore, a lot of the bank's offices are located there including one agency.
Guerrilla Damage
The building was a main target during the Salvadoran Civil War (1980-1992). The guerilla (FMLN) tried to topple it on various occasions, but only achieved to shatter most of its glass-covered surface.
Coordinates: 13°42′30.73″N 89°14′27.56″W / 13.7085361°N 89.2409889°W