This remarkable building consists of an office tower that bridges 330 ft (100 m) across the top of the plaza and a high-security facility below the plaza. The building epitomizes the effective use of tension in its application to high-rise buildings.
Client:
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Architect:
Gunnar Birkerts &Associates
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Gross Floor Area:
551,000 sf / 51,000 sm
Bridge Span:
328 ft / 100 m
Awards:
Architectural Award of Excellence, 1974
American Institute of Steel Construction
Honor Award for Engineering Excellence
Consulting Engineers Council of the United States
Design in Steel Award
American Iron and Steel Institute
