Cipriani Towers is a residential skyscraper complex in Punta del Este, Uruguay, which is currently under construction. The tallest of the three towers comprising the complex, designed by Rafael Viñoly, will rise to a height of 320 m.
History The site of the complex, partly occupied by the historic Hotel San Rafael, was acquired in 2018 by the Italian hospitality group Cipriani for approximately $40 million.
The group launched a project consisting in the development of three residential towers, along with the reconstruction of the historic hotel. Construction of the new complex, designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, was awarded to Argentine construction company Criba.
The structural work on the first tower is expected to be completed in 2027.
Description The complex is located on the Punta del Este Atlantic waterfront. It consists of three residential towers measuring 170 metres (38 storeys), 260 metres (55 storeys), and 320 metres (72 storeys), respectively.
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