Parking Building Uriarte 1520 by Cottet Iachetti Arquitectos

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Palermo, Buenos Aires, the Parking Building Uriarte 1520 by Cottet Iachetti Arquitectos redefines the concept of an urban parking facility through functionality, clarity, and architectural expression. Completed in 2018, this 3,600 m² structure was designed to meet the demands of increasing urban mobility while integrating seamlessly with its surrounding context.

Design Concept & Circulation

The project is organized around a central circulation core complemented by a series of lateral ramps that connect its eight levels with intermediate half-floors. This system allows for fluid vehicular movement and optimized space usage, ensuring efficiency in both access and parking capacity.

Structure & Materiality

Constructed in reinforced concrete, the building balances robustness with openness. The median perimeter walls are crafted from white plaster masonry, creating a clean, minimal aesthetic, while the facade in concrete block masonry ensures both ventilation and natural illumination of the raised levels. These choices reflect the architects’ commitment to blending practical solutions with architectural quality.

Urban Integration & Expression

The building’s design took advantage of its unique position next to a detached tower, enabling the architects to explore its volumetric expression and establish a dialogue between the parking structure and its urban environment. The result is not merely a functional infrastructure but also an architectural landmark within Palermo’s dense urban fabric.

Brand Collaboration

Uriarte 1520 forms part of a series of program-specific projects developed by Cottet Iachetti Arquitectos for the Honda brand, reinforcing the studio’s expertise in designing commercial and service-oriented architecture that balances efficiency, aesthetics, and urban presence.

All Photographs are works of Javier Agustín Rojas