Edificio San Martin

The Edificio San Martin stands out for its bold, vertical fins of concrete that cut sharply against the sky. Built in the late nineteen forties, the structure follows the principles of the International Style, emphasizing clean geometry over ornament. Architecturally, it serves as a distinct example of the vertical housing blocks that transformed the skyline of the Hipodromo neighborhood during that era. Each apartment shares the same efficient, light-filled layout, housing residents in a uniform, grid-like framework above the busy street.