13/07/2026 21:42 - Internacionales
Far from the traditional skyscrapers of Asia or North America, Latin America is about to make history in global architecture. In the vibrant city of Monterrey, Mexico—the country's bustling financial and industrial hub—rises the imposing Torre Rise, a project that promises to become the tallest building in the region and one of the most impressive in the Western Hemisphere.
According to reports from La Nación and El Cronista, the tower will reach 484 meters in height, of which 408 meters will correspond to 96 habitable floors, crowned by a 76-meter spire. This would position it as the 13th tallest skyscraper in the world.
The building, located in the exclusive Obispado neighborhood, is being developed by the firms Nest and Ancore Group, with a design by Mexican architect Esteban Ramos. Its concept of an internal, self-sufficient city includes:
One of the greatest challenges of building at such heights in Mexico is seismic activity. Therefore, the Torre Rise will feature a reinforced central core and a perimeter lattice system designed to withstand lateral loads and extreme winds. Its smart facade of glass and aluminum not only gives it a modern look reminiscent of major European or Asian buildings, but it will also allow for optimal thermal control and wind pressure management at high altitudes.
The progress of the construction is vertiginous and exciting. By June 2026, it is estimated that the structure will have already exceeded 345 meters, with part of its facade already covered in glass. The grand inauguration of this architectural milestone, which will displace the Gran Torre de Santiago in Chile (currently the tallest in the region at 300 meters) as the tallest in Latin America, is expected to take place in late 2026 or early 2027.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
