American Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids American Center |
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American Center
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| General information | |
| Type | office/retail |
| Location | Southfield-Detroit, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°29′24″N 83°17′56″W / 42.49000°N 83.29889°W |
| Completed | 1975 (Renovated 2001) |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 104.7 m (344 ft) |
| Roof | 100.9 m (331 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 26 stories |
| Floor area | 500,000 sq ft (46,000 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | SmithGroup |
The American Center is a very tall building, also known as a high-rise tower. It is located in Southfield, Michigan, which is a suburb of Metro Detroit. This building was finished in 1975. It was first built to be the main office for a car company called American Motors Corporation (AMC). Later, in 1987, another big car company, Chrysler Corporation, bought AMC.
The American Center is right next to major roads like Interstate 696, M-10, and US 24. This makes it easy to get to. The building was updated in 2001. It has 27 floors, including a basement. Since 2017, a real estate company called Redico, based in Southfield, has owned and managed the building.
Building Design and Features
The American Center is built with a strong steel frame that uses trusses for support. It was designed in a modern architecture style. When it was first built, the outside walls were made of golden glass. The building has a square shape, but its corners are cut off, which makes it look a bit unique.
Inside, the elevator area is special because it's turned at a 45-degree angle compared to the rest of the building. The American Center also has a place for cars to park, called a parking garage. There are also shops and businesses inside, which are called retail spaces. The building has a special award called Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) "Certified Silver." This means it's designed to be good for the environment and save energy.
History of the Building
In 1973, the American Motors Corporation (AMC) announced that they would move their main offices to a new building in Southfield. This new building was the American Motors Corporation Office Building. In 1975, AMC moved into this new glass-and-steel skyscraper. Many companies were moving out of Detroit at that time, and AMC joined them.
Even after moving their main offices, AMC kept its car design and engineering work at its older location in Detroit. After Chrysler bought AMC, Chrysler Financial, which is part of Chrysler, used 10 floors of the building. The Michigan Court of Appeals, which is a court, also used a large part of the building.
Later, a bank called Charter One Bank owned the building. By 2004, Charter One Bank was owned by another company called Citizens Financial Group.
See also
In Spanish: American Center para niños
