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Bank of Guatemala

The Bank of Guatemala (Spanish: Banco de Guatemala) is the central bank of Guatemala. It was established in 1945. It is one of the most recognized Brutalist themed architectural structures. Designed by architects Jos?? Montes C??rdova and Ra??l Minondo, the iconic bank stands within the heart of the city's civic center. In collaboration with Guatemalan artists Dagoberto V??squez Casta??eda and Roberto Gonz??lez Goyri, the design highlights its Mayan heritage through the decorative East and West facing fa??ades. Standing at 40 meters high, the concrete structure, in its materiality, reflects the Brutalist movement and its emphasis on a utilitarian design approach, but also slightly combats the movement due to the unique details of its fa??ade. The beautiful design expresses an ornate subtlety which

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    The Bank of Guatemala (Spanish: Banco de Guatemala) is the central bank of Guatemala. It was established in 1945. It is one of the most recognized Brutalist themed architectural structures. Designed by architects Jos?? Montes C??rdova and Ra??l Minondo, the iconic bank stands within the heart of the city's civic center. In collaboration with Guatemalan artists Dagoberto V??squez Casta??eda and Roberto Gonz??lez Goyri, the design highlights its Mayan heritage through the decorative East and West facing fa??ades. Standing at 40 meters high, the concrete structure, in its materiality, reflects the Brutalist movement and its emphasis on a utilitarian design approach, but also slightly combats the movement due to the unique details of its fa??ade. The beautiful design expresses an ornate subtlety which

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