Continental Center (New York City)

Continental Center
General information
Status Complete
Type Office
Location New York City, New York, United States
Completed 1983
Height
Roof 169 m (554 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 41
Floor area 1.092.537 sq ft
(101.500 m²)
Design and construction
Architect Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
Developer Rockefeller Group

The Continental Center is an office skyscraper, located on New York City, New York.[1]

Built in 1983, in the construction of Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, the building is 41 stories tall and reaches the maximum height of 169 meters.[2]

History

It was originally designed for an insurance company, the building is occupied by major financial and legal firms. The octagonal floor of the building and the glass facade contrast with the neighboring high-rise skyscrapers, such as 120 Wall Street and One Chase Manhattan Plaza. In addition to offices, the building includes a cafeteria, an auditorium and classrooms for use by the occupants.[2]

References

  1. "Emporis Continental Center". Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Continental Center". Wired New York. Wired New York. Retrieved February 15, 2014.

External links

Coordinates: 40°42′18″N 74°00′19″W / 40.70511°N 74.00519°W / 40.70511; -74.00519


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