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RBC Plaza
Dain Rauscher Plaza Minneapolis 1.jpg
Former names Dain Rauscher Plaza
General information
Type Class A Office
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota
Address 60 S 6th St & 555 Nicollet Mall
Coordinates 44°58′40.5″N 93°16′15″W / 44.977917°N 93.27083°W / 44.977917; -93.27083
Current tenants RBC Wealth Management
Construction started 1989; 36 years ago (1989)
Completed 1992; 33 years ago (1992)
Renovated April 2015
Owner KBS
Height 539 ft (164 m)
Technical details
Floor count 40
Floor area 759,986 sq ft (70,605.0 m2)
Design and construction
Architecture firm Lohan Associates, Inc.
Main contractor Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.; PCL Construction Management Inc.
Renovating team
Architect Shea

RBC Plaza is a very tall building in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has 40 floors and is a major office and shopping center. This building is the main office in the U.S. for RBC Wealth Management.

The building used to be known as Dain Rauscher Plaza. This was because a company called Dain Rauscher Wessels had its offices there. Later, the Royal Bank of Canada bought this company. After that, the building was renamed RBC Plaza.

What is RBC Plaza?

RBC Plaza is a large, modern skyscraper. It stands 539 feet (164 meters) tall. The building has 40 floors filled with offices. There are also shops on the lower levels. It is a very important business spot in Minneapolis.

Where is RBC Plaza Located?

The building is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. It is right on Nicollet Mall. This area is busy with shops, restaurants, and other businesses. The building is also connected to the city's skyway system. This means people can walk between buildings without going outside. There are three different skyway connections to RBC Plaza.

What's Inside the Building?

The main tenant, or company, in RBC Plaza is RBC Wealth Management. This company helps people manage their money. The building offers many office spaces for different businesses. It is designed as a "Class A Office" building. This means it has high-quality features and services.

A Green and Efficient Building

RBC Plaza is known for being environmentally friendly. In 2014, it received a special award called LEED Gold certification. LEED stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design." This award means the building uses less energy and water. It also means it is built in a way that is good for the environment.

The building also got an Energy Star label in 2014. This label shows that the building operates very efficiently. It uses energy wisely, which helps save money and protect the planet.

See also

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