Antonio Lamela and Torres Colón

History of one of the most relevant achievements of Architecture and Structural Engineering of the 20th Century

The Colón Towers in Madrid are the masterpiece of the famous Madrid architect Antonio Lamela (1926-2017), and one of the most emblematic of Estudio Lamela.

Due to its daring concept and its structural singularity, it can be considered a unique building in the world of its kind and a milestone in the history of Architecture and Engineering of the 20th century.

Due to its exceptional location, it is also part of the visual heritage of Madrid, and has been a silent witness to the most important social and political events in the capital of Spain in recent years, including the political transition to Democracy.

This book narrates the exciting process of its conception and construction, as well as all the technical and political vicissitudes that the towers experienced until their completion.