World Trade Center Montevideo
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The World Trade Center Montevideo (WTC Montevideo) is a building complex located in Montevideo
, Uruguay
. It was officially opened in 1998, and renovated between 2002 and 2009.
The official slogan is "Work in the best place to live".
and 15 minutes away from the Port of Montevideo
. It is next to Montevideo Shopping
, in Buceo
, the area of greatest growth in the city in recent years. Avenues of easy traffic flow which surround the Complex guarantee a quick access to it.
The Complex has thus achieved true decentralization in the city, consolidating the trend set by its neighbor, Montevideo Shopping
, over 20 years ago by moving the center of gravity of the city.
The WTC 1, was the first building to be inaugurated, in 1998. It has 22 floors and 17.100 square meters of build. That same year the WTC Avenue and WTC Auditorium were raised. This first one has 2 floors and 5.600 square meters of build, and the second is in the ground floor of WTC 2.
In 2002, the WTC 2 was inaugurated. This building is the twin tower of WTC 1 and so, has the same characteristics of it. Finally, in 2009 the WTC 3, the WTC Plaza and the Square of Towers were inaugurated. The WTC 3, located between the avenues Luis Alberto de Herrera and 26 de Marzo has 19 floors and 27.000 square meters build.
The WTC Plaza has 2 floors and 6.300 square meters build. It is destinated to be a center of gastronomy premises on the ground floor opposite Towers Square and Bonavita St. Burger King
, Walrus, Bamboo, Asia de Cuba, Gardenia Mvd, and La Claraboya Cafe are on it.
The Towers Squares, is an area of remarkable aesthetic design. It is meant to be a platform for the development of business activities, art exhibitions, dance and music performances, cultural animation, a meeting spot as well as a tourist attraction.
This square connects the different buildings and towers which comprise the WTC Complex and it is the main access to it. It is spacious and sunny with sinuous-lined green areas.
Is crowned with works of art, among which a magnificent sculpture made to order by Pablo Atchugarry
, a renowned Uruguayan sculptor, stands out.
Currently, WTC Free Zone with 23 floors and 32.500 square meters, and the WTC 4, with 42 floors and 53.500 square meters, are under construction.
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
, Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
. It was officially opened in 1998, and renovated between 2002 and 2009.
The official slogan is "Work in the best place to live".
Location
The WTC Montevideo is only 30 minutes away from Carrasco International AirportCarrasco International Airport
Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport , commonly known simply by Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco in reference to the neighborhood where it is located, is the main airport serving Montevideo, Uruguay, located in the adjoining municipality of Ciudad de la Costa...
and 15 minutes away from the Port of Montevideo
Port of Montevideo
The Port of Montevideo , in the northern part of the Old City of Montevideo, Uruguay, is one of the major ports of South America and plays a very important role in the economy of Uruguay.-History:...
. It is next to Montevideo Shopping
Montevideo Shopping
Montevideo Shopping Center is the first shopping mall that opened in Montevideo. It is located in the neighborhood Buceo, on the border with Pocitos, right in front of the World Trade Center Montevideo....
, in Buceo
Buceo
Buceo is a barrio in Montevideo, Uruguay. It borders To the Pocitos and Villa Dolores to the west, Parque Batlle, Unión and Malvín Norte to the north, Malvín to the east and the coastline to the south. The coastal avenue along Buceo takes on the names Rambla Armenia and Rambla República de Chile...
, the area of greatest growth in the city in recent years. Avenues of easy traffic flow which surround the Complex guarantee a quick access to it.
The Complex has thus achieved true decentralization in the city, consolidating the trend set by its neighbor, Montevideo Shopping
Montevideo Shopping
Montevideo Shopping Center is the first shopping mall that opened in Montevideo. It is located in the neighborhood Buceo, on the border with Pocitos, right in front of the World Trade Center Montevideo....
, over 20 years ago by moving the center of gravity of the city.
Complex
To date, WTC Montevideo Complex is composed of three towers, two three-storey buildings called WTC Plaza and WTC Avenue and a large central square called Towers Square.The WTC 1, was the first building to be inaugurated, in 1998. It has 22 floors and 17.100 square meters of build. That same year the WTC Avenue and WTC Auditorium were raised. This first one has 2 floors and 5.600 square meters of build, and the second is in the ground floor of WTC 2.
In 2002, the WTC 2 was inaugurated. This building is the twin tower of WTC 1 and so, has the same characteristics of it. Finally, in 2009 the WTC 3, the WTC Plaza and the Square of Towers were inaugurated. The WTC 3, located between the avenues Luis Alberto de Herrera and 26 de Marzo has 19 floors and 27.000 square meters build.
The WTC Plaza has 2 floors and 6.300 square meters build. It is destinated to be a center of gastronomy premises on the ground floor opposite Towers Square and Bonavita St. Burger King
Burger King
Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
, Walrus, Bamboo, Asia de Cuba, Gardenia Mvd, and La Claraboya Cafe are on it.
The Towers Squares, is an area of remarkable aesthetic design. It is meant to be a platform for the development of business activities, art exhibitions, dance and music performances, cultural animation, a meeting spot as well as a tourist attraction.
This square connects the different buildings and towers which comprise the WTC Complex and it is the main access to it. It is spacious and sunny with sinuous-lined green areas.
Is crowned with works of art, among which a magnificent sculpture made to order by Pablo Atchugarry
Pablo Atchugarry
Pablo Atchugarry is a Uruguayan sculptor. He is noted for his marble work, which are public pieces in several towns in Lombardy, Italy. Atchugarry has held more than 80 solo and collective exhibitions worldwide.-Biography:...
, a renowned Uruguayan sculptor, stands out.
Currently, WTC Free Zone with 23 floors and 32.500 square meters, and the WTC 4, with 42 floors and 53.500 square meters, are under construction.