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Johns Manville Plaza
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Johns Manville Plaza
General information
Type Office
Location 717 17th Street, Denver, Colorado
Coordinates 39°44′49″N 104°59′28″W / 39.7469°N 104.991°W / 39.7469; -104.991
Completed 1978
Owner Crescent Real Estate Equities Company
Height
Roof 404 feet (123 m)
Technical details
Floor count 29
Floor area 70,580 m2 (759,700 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum

Johns Manville Plaza is a tall office building, also known as a skyscraper. It stands in the city of Denver, Colorado. This impressive building was finished in 1978.

Exploring Johns Manville Plaza

Johns Manville Plaza is about 404 feet (123 meters) tall. That's taller than many other buildings! It has 29 floors, which means lots of space for offices. It's one of the tallest buildings in Denver. In fact, it ranks as the 16th tallest building in the city.

Building Design and Look

The building was designed by a group of architects called Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum. They made the outside walls look very cool. The walls are made of shiny, reflective solar glass windows. These windows are placed next to columns that are about 5 feet (1.5 meters) wide. This mix of glass and columns gives the building a unique and modern look.

Location and Shared Spaces

Johns Manville Plaza is located at 717 17th Street in Denver. It shares some important areas with another building nearby. This other building is called 707 17th Street. They share a plaza, which is like an open public space. They also share a basement and a loading dock. A loading dock is where trucks can deliver or pick up things for the offices inside.

Who Owns the Building?

Currently, Johns Manville Plaza is owned by a company called Crescent Real Estate Equities Company. This company specializes in owning and managing large buildings like this one.

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