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Coastal Architecture: A Journey Through Argentine Lighthouses

Synonymous with light and loyalty, the lighthouse takes us back to antiquity. Conceived for utilitarian purposes, these architectural structures have accompanied thousands of sailors for decades, illuminating the coasts and warning of potential dangers and geographic hazards. Rooted in the collective memory, they represent specific historical moments depending on the country or region in which they stand.

Along Argentina's uninterrupted coastline, which stretches from Buenos Aires to Tierra del Fuego, lighthouses rise like columns. Emerging from the waves, they mark the edge of civilization, enabling dialogue and integration with nature.

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Cite: Iñiguez, Agustina. "Coastal Architecture: A Journey Through Argentine Lighthouses" [La arquitectura de las costas: un viaje por los faros argentinos] 15 Jun 2021. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1128046/coastal-architecture-a-journey-through-argentine-lighthouses> ISSN 0719-8884
Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Image via Wikipedia user: Eleonora Sakayeva. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Image author: Eleonora Sakayeva.

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