Fountain Place facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fountain Place |
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| Alternative names | First Interstate Tower Allied Bank Tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 1445 Ross Ave Dallas, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32°47′04″N 96°48′08″W / 32.7844°N 96.8023°W |
| Construction started | 1984 |
| Completed | 1986 |
| Owner | Goddard Investment Group |
| Height | |
| Roof | 219.5 m (720 ft) |
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| Floor count | 63 |
| Floor area | 111,480 m2 (1,200,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 30 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Dan Kiley Harry Weese Associates WZMH Architects |
| Developer | Criswell Companies |
| Structural engineer | CBM Engineers, Inc. Cosentini Associates |
| Main contractor | The Beck Group |
Fountain Place is a very tall skyscraper in downtown Dallas, Texas. It is a famous example of modern design. This building stands at about 720 ft (220 m) (219.5 meters) high. It has 60 floors filled with offices. Fountain Place is one of the tallest buildings in Dallas. It is also one of the tallest buildings in the entire state of Texas.
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What is Fountain Place?
Fountain Place is a striking building known for its unique look. It is located at 1445 Ross Avenue in Dallas. The building's design makes it stand out in the city's skyline. It was completed in 1986.
A Unique Shape and Look
The skyscraper has a very distinct shape. It looks like a giant crystal or prism. This is because of its many angled sides. The outside of the building is covered in reflective glass. This glass changes color depending on the light and weather. It often looks blue or green.
How Tall is it?
Fountain Place is the fifth-tallest building in Dallas. It is also the 15th-tallest building in Texas. Imagine stacking about 60 school buses on top of each other! That's how tall this building is.
Who Designed Fountain Place?
Many talented people worked together to create Fountain Place. The main architects were a firm called Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. Another important architect involved was Harry Weese Associates. WZMH Architects also helped with the design.
The Landscape Architect and Water Gardens
One special part of Fountain Place is its beautiful outdoor area. This area was designed by a famous landscape architect named Dan Kiley. He created a stunning series of fountains and pools. These water features give the building its name, "Fountain Place."
- The fountains use over 170 nozzles.
- They create different water patterns.
- The water gardens are a peaceful oasis in the city.
- They include cypress trees and other plants.
Building Features
Fountain Place is primarily an office building. Many different companies have their offices here. It has 63 floors above ground. To help people get around, there are 30 elevators inside.
Inside the Building
The inside of Fountain Place is also very modern. It has large open spaces and lots of natural light. The total floor area is about 111,480 m2 (1,200,000 sq ft). This is a huge amount of space for businesses.
Construction and Development
The building's construction started in 1984. It took about two years to complete. The main contractor was The Beck Group. They are a well-known construction company. The developer, who planned the project, was Criswell Companies.
Images for kids
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Fountain Place as viewed from Reunion Tower in August 2015
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Renderings of AMLI Fountain Place
See also
In Spanish: Fountain Place para niños
