On Avenida Paseo Colón in Buenos Aires, the Facultad de Ingeniería is an active University of Buenos Aires faculty housed in a monumental building. Its Doric columns and broad steps make the exterior worth a pause; inside, marble staircases and walls preserve parts of the original structure. The building was designed and opened by the Eva Perón Foundation, then assigned to engineering studies in 1956. Look for the bust of Elisa Bachofen, Argentina and Latin America’s first woman engineer, near the entrance.
From foundation building to engineering faculty
The building was originally designed, built and opened by the Eva Perón Foundation. After the 1955 coup, it was offered to the University of Buenos Aires in 1956, which assigned it to engineering studies. It remains an active faculty, with student activity across five floors and two basement levels.
At the entrance is a bust of Elisa Bachofen, the first woman to graduate as an engineer in Argentina and Latin America. It gives the building a direct connection to an important milestone in engineering education.
Columns, steps and marble interiors
Doric columns define the grand façade, and the broad steps are a natural place to stop when sunlight reaches them. The building’s neoclassical design is especially apparent from outside.
Inside, marble staircases and some marble-clad walls remain from the original structure. Take time to look at these details as you move through the building, while remembering that it is a university in use. The faculty is on Avenida Paseo Colón in the San Telmo area.
FAQ
Where is the Facultad de Ingeniería in Buenos Aires?
It is at Avenida Paseo Colón 850, in the San Telmo area.
Who was Elisa Bachofen?
She was the first woman engineer in Argentina and Latin America. A bust of her stands near the faculty’s entrance.
Can visitors see the inside of the building?
The building is an active university, and its interior has marble staircases and walls. Be mindful of classes and university activity while visiting.
Is the entrance wheelchair accessible?
The building has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking is listed.
