1970 – U.S. Steel Tower, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
In the initial planning stages, the U.S. Steel Corporation seriously considered making this development the world’s tallest building as an endorsement of their industry.
In the initial planning stages, the U.S. Steel Corporation seriously considered making this development the world’s tallest building as an endorsement of their industry.
This is a fortress for art – resembling nothing less than the keep of a medieval castle.
This is Mies’ last American building and his largest, faced with dark aluminum and bronze-tinted glass.The original plan called for a U-shaped building,
The IDS Center is the tallest building in the state of Minnesota at 792 feet. Overall,
“The Kimbell Art Museum by Louis Kahn is also a disciplined, coherent, and visually clear statement,
Photograph Copyright Serge Melki
The Pyramids were constructed between 1967 and 1972 by the College Life Insurance Company who were rapidly expanding and sought to accommodate its growing staff while providing for anticipated expansion.
The Transamerica Pyramid is located in the heart of the Montgomery Financial District at 600 Montgomery Street in San Francisco,
The Aon Center (formerly the Amoco Building, Standard Oil Building or “Big Stan”
Large open plan floors supported at either end by service cores allowing for large expansive glazing to the north and south facades.
The tower is a large slab resting on inverted triangular piers, which separate it from the wide base.
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