Two International Place facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Two International Place |
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Two International Place reflected in the walls of Exchange Place
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| General information | |
| Type | Office/Retail |
| Location | 2 International Place, Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°21′23″N 71°03′06″W / 42.356492°N 71.051757°W |
| Completed | 1992 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Johnson/Burgee Architects |
| Developer | The Chiofaro Company |
Two International Place is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. It has a unique and modern design. This building stands on a spot once called Fort Hill. It is close to many important Boston spots like the North End, the waterfront, and South Station.
Famous architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee designed this building. It was finished in 1992. Two International Place is one of the tallest buildings in Boston. It stands 538 feet (164 meters) high, making it the eleventh-tallest building in the city.
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Building Design and Cool Features
Outside Look
Two International Place has a main tower that is 36 stories tall. It also has a smaller building next to it, which is 13 stories high. This building is part of a larger group of five structures. The whole complex is centered around two main towers.
You can see fancy, old-style lights on the outside of the building. The very top of the building, called the crown, looks like a pyramid with eight sides. This pyramid is surrounded by a ring. At night, this crown lights up, making it easy to spot.
Inside the Building
At the center of the complex is a special area called The Court. It has a cool rain fountain. This area is about 25,000 square feet (2,300 square meters). It has many shops, restaurants, and places for businesses. The Court connects all the buildings in the complex.
The lobby areas inside are very fancy. They use beautiful marble and granite from places like Spain, Italy, and Africa. The inside is designed to have very few support columns. This means there is more open space for offices. It also gives people working there amazing views. There is also a safe underground parking area with over 800 spots. The building has 38 fast elevators for people and four elevators for moving large items.
Who Built and Cares for It?
Many different teams worked together to create Two International Place.
- Architects: Philip Johnson and John Burgee designed the building.
- Developers: Donald Chiofaro and Theodore Oatis, from The Chiofaro Company, led the building project.
- Partners: Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI) and The Hillman Company helped with funding.
- Engineers: McNamara/Salvia, Inc. were the consulting engineers.
- Lighting: Claude R. Engle was the lighting consultant.
- Excavation: A.A. Will Corporation handled the digging and earth work.
- Elevators: Fujitec America, Inc. (Boston) installed the elevators.
- Maintenance: MANNTECH helps keep the building running smoothly.
See also
In Spanish: Two International Place para niños
