A challenge arising from the parking structure (built partially above ground due to water-table problems) gave way to an elegant and iconic solution utilizing diagonal bracing offset from a glass curtain wall. This design maximized usable interior space while minimizing columnar interference with the existing parking structure.

Project Facts

Completion Year: 1967
Site Area: 148,000 ft²
Project Area: 600,000 ft²
Building Height: 395 ft
Number of Stories: 25

Project Awards

1969 • American Institute of Steel Construction • Architectural Award of Excellence
1969 • American Iron and Steel Institute • Best Design in High Rise Construction