U.S. Bank Centre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids US Bank Centre |
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City Centre viewed from 1201 Third Avenue
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| Alternative names | City Centre US Bank Centre Pacific First Centre |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Location | 1420 5th Avenue Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°36′38″N 122°20′04″W / 47.6106°N 122.3345°W |
| Construction started | 1987 |
| Completed | 1989 |
| Owner | Ivanhoé Cambridge at 50% |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Roof | 176.79 m (580.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 44 8 below ground |
| Floor area | 287,602 square metres (3,095,720 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Callison Architecture |
| Main contractor | Sellen Construction |
The US Bank Centre is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Seattle, Washington, in the U.S.. It stands about 177 meters (581 feet) high and has 44 floors above ground. This impressive building opened in 1989.
When it first opened, it was called the Pacific First Center. Today, it is the eighth-tallest building in Seattle. The US Bank Centre was designed by a company called Callison Architecture, which also has its main office inside the building. It has a huge amount of space for offices, covering about 287,602 square meters (3,095,720 square feet).
Art Inside the Building
The US Bank Centre is not just for offices; it also has a public shopping area on its lower floors. This area is special because it holds a permanent collection of amazing artworks. These artworks were bought using 1% of the money spent to build the skyscraper.
One of the famous pieces in this collection is called Flower Form 2. It was created by a well-known artist named Dale Chihuly. Having art in the building makes it a more interesting and beautiful place for everyone who visits or works there.
Learn More
- In Spanish: US Bank Centre para niños
