The Edificio Vásquez is a towering structure near the Parque de Las Luces, instantly recognizable by its long, rhythmic facade and repeated window patterns that mimic the traditional coffee drying sheds found on local haciendas. Completed in eighteen ninety-five, it was designed by the French architect Charles Émile Carré, who was brought to Medellín to oversee the construction of the city’s Metropolitan Cathedral. At the time of its opening, it stood as one of the tallest buildings in the city, intended to serve as a high-end hotel for travelers arriving at the nearby railway station.
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