Tower of the Winds: a Hidden Gem from 1968
Explore the unique architectural design and cultural significance of this iconic sculpture in Mexico City.
By Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Patronato Ruta de la Amistad
Gonzalo Fonseca (20th Century) by Manuel GarayPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Gonzalo Fonseca (1922-1997) was born in Montevideo and lived in the United States.He studied architecture and was an apprentice to Joaquín Torres García, promoter of American Universal Constructivism.
Tower of the Winds under construction (20th Century) by Gonzalo FonsecaPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Station #6
The Tower itself has the shape of a 13 meter high grain silo reinforced in concrete cast with RHS beams at its core.
Tower of the Winds under construction (20th Century) by Gonzalo FonsecaPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
On the inside, there’s a space of 80m2 with a minimalistic aspect occupied by geometric elements that make reference to the furniture inside a home.
Tower of the Winds completed (20th Century) by Gonzalo FonsecaPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Unlike the other sculptures that make up the Route of Friendship, the Tower of the Winds is a habitable sculpture that includes the idea of the active spectator inside space.
Tower of the Winds (20th Century) by Gonzalo FonsecaPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
The Tower of the Winds is the heart of the Cultural Program for the Route of Friendship since 1996.
Acervo Arq. Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
