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Bank of America Plaza
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General information
Status Complete
Type Office
Location 401 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Coordinates 26°07′11″N 80°08′20″W / 26.119782°N 80.138980°W / 26.119782; -80.138980
Construction started 2000
Completed 2002
Opening 2003
Height
Antenna spire 407 ft (124 m)
Roof 365 ft (111 m)
Technical details
Floor count 23
Design and construction
Architect Cooper Carry, Inc.

The Bank of America Plaza is a very tall office building located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It stands at 365 feet (111 m) high and has 23 floors. This modern skyscraper was finished in early 2003. It is an important part of the city's skyline.

What is the Bank of America Plaza?

This building is mainly used for offices. It also has a large parking garage from the second to sixth floors. On the ground floor, you can find a small shopping area. There is also a Bank of America branch there. The bank is the main tenant and the building's namesake.

Who Can Go Inside?

While the ground floor with the bank and shops is open to the public, most of the building is not. The upper floors are for employees and clients of the companies that have offices there. These people need a special ID card to use the elevators and access the different floors.

Cool Features of the Building

The Bank of America Plaza has a special design at the very top. It has a pyramid-shaped roof that rises about 42 feet. This unique top looks a bit like the Miami-Dade County Courthouse.

Lighting Up the Night

At night, the pyramid top of the building lights up. This makes it stand out even more in the Fort Lauderdale skyline. It's a bright and noticeable feature that adds to the beauty of the city at night. The Bank of America Plaza is currently the fifth tallest building in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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