555 City Center facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 555 City Center
Alternative names	Oakland City Center
General information
Type	Commercial offices
Architectural style	Modernism
Location	555 12th Street Oakland, California
Coordinates	37°48′14″N 122°16′31″W / 37.8038°N 122.2752°W / 37.8038; -122.2752
Construction started	2000
Completed	2002
Owner	Principal Real Estate Investors
Height
Roof	85 m (279 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	20
Floor area	500,000 sq ft (46,000 m2)
Design and construction
Architecture firm	Korth Sunseri Hagey Architects
Structural engineer	Nishkian Menninger
Other designers	The Gazzardo Partnership (landscaping)
Main contractor	Pankow Builders

555 City Center is a tall building in downtown Oakland, California. It has 20 floors and stands about 85 meters (279 feet) high. This building is part of the City Center complex. It was finished in 2002.

What is 555 City Center?

This building is a skyscraper, which means it's a very tall building. It was designed by a company called Korth Sunseri Hagey Architects. They are based in San Francisco. The building was built for a company named Shorenstein Properties.

Who Works in This Building?

555 City Center is home to different companies. These companies use the building for their offices.

• Matson Navigation Company: This company helps move goods across the ocean. They use ships to transport things.
• Ask.com: This is a well-known internet company. It used to be a search engine. Their main office was located here.

Building Design and Features

The building's style is called Modernism. This means it has a clean, simple look. It was built to be a place for many businesses to work.

Who Built It?

Pankow Builders was the main company that built 555 City Center. Nishkian Menninger was the structural engineer. They made sure the building was strong and safe. The Gazzardo Partnership helped design the outdoor areas around the building.

Images for kids

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  The 555 City Center building in Oakland.