The EU's tallest residential building is finally complete after 15 years

2021-07-29T12:30:00-04:00

Following a 15-year construction period marred with setbacks, the approximately 650-foot, M-shaped Intempo skyscraper has been completed in the Spanish resort city of Benidorm.

The 47-story apartment building, consisting of 256 units, is now the tallest residential skyscraper in the European Union and the tallest of any type in Spain outside of Madrid. It is also one of the world’s tallest buildings in a city with fewer than 100,000 residents. Its twin towers also feature Spain’s fastest elevator, which rises at a rate of about 13.8 feet per second, able to reach the top floor in 52 seconds, according to The Guardian. The towers are connected by a prominent cone-shaped structure, which houses the penthouse units.

Image: Doblecaña/Wikipedia

It seems like a miracle that Intempo has been fully realized. Designed by architects Pérez-Guerras and Olcina & Radúan, the design of the building was officially presented in 2006 and work began in 2007. It was originally scheduled for completion i...

Intempo 47-Story Skyscraper Builders Forgot To Include Working Elevator

2013-08-09T14:16:00-04:00

The Intempo 47-story skyscraper builders forgot to design working elevators above the lower floors. It’s a blunder of astounding proportions for the troubled luxury project with a lovely beach view in Benidorm, Spain. The problem has existed for some time. However, the scandal exploded into public view late last month in Spanish news source El País when it was revealed that the upper flights of the Intempo building lacked adequate elevator access above 20 stories.

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The EU's tallest residential building is finally complete after 15 years

Intempo 47-Story Skyscraper Builders Forgot To Include Working Elevator