3300 North Central Avenue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 3300 North Central Avenue |
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3300 North Central Avenue
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | Central Avenue, Uptown Phoenix |
| Coordinates | 33°29′14″N 112°04′28″W / 33.4871°N 112.0744°W |
| Completed | 1980 |
| Owner | State of Arizona (Arizona State Retirement System) |
| Management | CB Richard Ellis |
| Height | |
| Roof | 356 ft (109 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 27 |
| Floor area | 434,474 square feet (40,364 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 8 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill |
3300 North Central Avenue, also called 3300 Tower, is a very tall office building. It is located in Uptown Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States. This impressive tower stands 27 floors high. It reaches a height of 356 feet (109 meters).
The building was designed by a famous architecture firm called Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. It was finished in 1980. When it was new, it was the fourth-tallest building in Phoenix. It was also the tallest building outside of the downtown area.
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History of the Tower
From Bank to State Headquarters
The 3300 Tower was first built to be the main office for United Bank of Arizona. Later, this bank was bought by other companies like Citibank and Norwest. Today, the building is the 12th-tallest in Phoenix. It is now the main office for the Arizona State Retirement System. This system helps manage retirement plans for state workers.
Unique Building Design
A Special Shape and Look
The 3300 North Central Avenue building has a very interesting design. Like its neighbor, the Great American Tower, it is turned 45 degrees from the street. This makes it stand out.
The building has eight sides. Each of its four corners is cut at a 45-degree angle. The outside of the building is mostly covered with shiny, reflective glass. However, the corners, the top, and the lobby area show the concrete structure underneath.
Mixing Old and New Styles
When 3300 North was designed, architecture was changing. It was moving away from a simpler style called "International Style." It was moving towards a more decorative style called "Post Modernism." Because of this, the building has parts of both styles. This gives it a unique and modern look.
Images for kids
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A view up the eastern façade of 3300 N Central Ave.
