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SunTrust Financial Centre
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SuntTrust Financial Centre in Tampa
General information
Status Complete
Type Office
Location 401 East Jackson Street, Tampa, Florida
Completed 1992
Height
Roof 525 ft (160 m)
Technical details
Floor count 36
Design and construction
Architect Cooper Carry
Main contractor Hardin Construction Company, LLC

The SunTrust Financial Centre is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Tampa, Florida. It stands 525 feet (160 meters) high and has 36 floors. This impressive building was finished in 1992.

About the Building

The SunTrust Financial Centre is one of the tallest buildings in Tampa. It was designed by a company called Cooper Carry. When it was built, it was made to be very strong. It can stand up to strong winds, even those blowing at 110 miles per hour.

Design and Features

The building has a special roof shaped like a pyramid. This pyramid roof has lights that can change colors. The colors often change for different seasons or special events. This makes the building look unique, especially at night.

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SunTrust Financial Centre at dusk in Downtown Tampa, Florida
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SunTrust Financial Centre in Downtown Tampa, Florida

Special Art Inside

When you walk into the lobby of the SunTrust Financial Centre, you might see a cool statue. It shows two famous characters from a Spanish story: Don Quixote and his horse, Rocinante. They are there to greet everyone who visits the building.

Don Quixote and Rocinante in the lobby
Don Quixote and Rocinante greet visitors in the lobby of the SunTrust Financial Centre

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: SunTrust Financial Centre para niños

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