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Ismael Leyva Architects designs office building in Veracruz–21-story tower

Veracruz, Mexico Ismael Leyva, AIA, he has designed a building in his hometown, also called Torre Las Americas, an office tower. Leyva, with over 60 projects in the tristate area, has returned to his hometown to showcase his design style and architectural vision.

The building, developed by Inmobiliaria y Constructora Coral S.A de CV, will be completed in the second quarter of 2016.

The 21-story Torre Las Americas spans 172,000 s/f and features two levels of commercial space, five levels of parking with three parking levels screened by a vertical garden and 16-floors of office space with panoramic views of the city.

“I am proud to contribute to Veracruz’s skyline with this dynamic design for the thriving domestic and international business hub that Veracruz, Mexico has become” stated Ismael Leyva, president of Ismael Leyva Architects.

New York City-based Ismael Leyva Architects is an internationally recognized architecture, interior design, and urban planning firm with offices in New York City and Central America. The firm is recognized by the development and construction industry for its uniquely creative, iconic, and practical design. Since the establishment of the firm, Ismael Leyva Architects has built a portfolio of diverse award-winning projects featuring responsive designs that address technical, social, and aesthetic requirements. Ismael Leyva Architects is known for the design of prominent buildings Torres Paseo Colon, The Icon, Place 57, The Charles, BKLYN AIR, 66 Rockwell, Post Toscana, Oro, Yves and also the design of the luxury residences at Time Warner Center, 101 Warren, Superior Ink, The Chatham and The Brompton.

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