360 Main (Winnipeg) facts for kids
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360 Main tower
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| Former names | Commodity Exchange Tower |
| Alternative names | Trizec Building, Artis |
| General information | |
| Address | 360 Main Street |
| Town or city | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Country |  Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°53′38″N 97°08′19″W / 49.8940°N 97.1385°W |
| Current tenants | TD Bank, Filmore Riley, Pitblado, MLT Aikins |
| Construction started | 1971 |
| Completed | 1978 |
| Renovated | 2018-2019 |
| Renovation cost | $25 million (reclad) |
| Landlord | Artis REIT |
| Height | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 31 |
| Floor area | 59,000 m2 (640,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 10 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Smith Carter Parkin; Arcop Associates |
| Developer | Trizec Corporation |
| Main contractor | V. K. Mason Construction Limited |
| Awards and prizes | BOMA Level 3 (2011) LEED Canada Gold (2015) |
| Known for | Winnipeg Square |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 936 Underground, 18 Surface |
360 Main is a tall office building in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It stands 32 storeys high and is located near the famous Portage and Main intersection.
This building was first known as the Commodity Exchange tower. Even after its naming rights ended in 1990, people still called it by that name. It wasn't until 2010 that it officially became known as 360 Main. For a long time, many also called it the Trizec building.
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Building Design and Construction
The 360 Main building was planned as part of a bigger project called Winnipeg Square. This larger project was developed by a company called Trizec Corporation.
Construction of 360 Main began in 1978. The main architects who designed the building were from a firm called Smith Carter Parkin. In 2011, the building received a BOMA Best Level 3 certification, which means it meets high standards for how it's managed and how well it performs.
History of the Tower
In September 2007, a company from Toronto called Crown Realty Partners bought the 360 Main tower. This purchase also included the Winnipeg Square shopping mall.
Today, 360 Main is owned by Artis REIT. This is a company from Winnipeg that invests in real estate.
Modern Updates
In late 2016, Artis REIT announced a big change for 360 Main. They decided to cover the entire building with new glass. This project cost $25 million and was finished in 2018. The new glass exterior gives the building a fresh, modern look.
New Buildings Nearby
There are also plans for new buildings around 360 Main.
- 300 Main St. is a new 42-storey apartment building being built to the south. It will be about 465 feet (142 m) tall and is expected to be the tallest building in Winnipeg when it's finished around 2021.
- 330 Main St. is another new building planned between the 300 Main St. apartments and the 360 Main St. office tower. It will include a GoodLife fitness gym and an Earls restaurant.
Who Works Here?
When 360 Main first opened, its main purpose was to house the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange. This meant many companies involved in trading goods and government offices related to that trade were located there.
Over time, many of the original trading companies either joined with other companies or moved out. Today, 360 Main is home to many different businesses. Some of the major companies with offices here include:
