Torre Asima

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a building that adjusts to the sun? Here at the Torre Asima, you’re looking at a unique piece of architectural ingenuity. Torre Asima isn’t just another office building. It’s a 15-story testament to innovation. It was the brainchild of ASIMA, the Association of Industrialists of Mallorca. This group spearheaded the development of the Son Castelló and Can Valero industrial estates, the first privately initiated industrial parks in Spain. Torre Asima, also known as the Ramón Esteban Fabra Building, officially opened in 1973. It stands as a prominent landmark in Palma. The architect, Alejandro Villalba, placed it strategically on Gran Vía Asima. This location put it at the heart of Mallorca’s bustling commercial center. Torre Asima is the second tallest building in the Balearic Islands, surpassed only by Torre Mallorca. The design itself is remarkable. The facade features concrete and aluminum plates. These plates act as a “gradei solei,” or sunshade, protecting those inside from the intense Mallorcan sun. Even more fascinating, the metal windows rotate with the sun’s movement. This allows natural light to flood the offices without blinding anyone. Torre Asima isn’t just a building; it’s an icon. It’s the most emblematic symbol of the Son Castelló industrial estate and a visible landmark from the Ma-13 highway. While it served as ASIMA’s headquarters for many years, they have since moved to a neighboring building. That adjacent building once housed IBEDE, the Balearic Institute of Business Management. Recently, a new emergency staircase was added to comply with safety regulations for tall buildings. Even the metro connects to this iconic structure. The M1 line, inaugurated in 2007, has a station named Gran Vía Asima, right in front of the Torre.