Torre Cuscatlan

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Torre Cuscatlán (Cuscatlán Tower in English; formerly known as Torre Democracia or Tower of Democracy) is the tallest building in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is a high-rise structure with a height of 74 meters and 18 floors, which was finished in 1989. The design was in charge of Ricardo Jiménez Castillo, considered one of the most representative architects of El Salvador.

The design is influenced by the modern style, using a complete glass cladding for the exterior. The main characteristic of its design are the 3 setbacks covered with plants that create more light reflexion surfaces in the exterior and add an attractive feature to the building. The materials used to construct the tower were aluminum, reinforced concrete and glass.

The building will remain the tallest of the country in 2008, despite a new high-end apartment and penthouse complex under construction in the northern section of San Salvador, 105 Torres Campestre, which will be 73.25 meters high. But it could lose its title to Torres Multiplaza, two luxury condominum towers, speculated to reach the 90 meters in height.

[edit] Tenants

The tower is owned totally by Banco Cuscatlán, one of the largest banks of the country, and so, many of the bank's offices are located there, including one agency.

[edit] Guerrilla Damage

This tower was a main target point to destroy during the Salvadoran Civil War (1980-1992); the guerilla (FMLN) tried to topple it on various occasions^{[citation needed]}, but only achieved to shatter most of its glass-covered surface.