The Columbia Center, one of the tallest skyscrapers in downtown Seattle on the west of Mississippi River is considered as a prominent landmark of the city. This building was formerly called the Bank of America Tower and Columbia Seafirst Center.
Columbia Center in Seattle is visited by around 2,000 visitors on every business day. The observation deck is on the 73rd floor and attracts thousands of visitors because of its commendable views of the scenic backdrop. More than 5,000 people work in their respective offices within the tower daily. This center was opened to the public since March 2, 1985. Some business firms working in this tower include Equity Office Properties Trust, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Martin Selig Real Estate, Cochran Inc., Leslie E. Robertson Associates, Broadcast Services Inc., Howard S. Wright Construction Co., Otis Elevator Co.,
University Mechanical Contractors, American Bridge Company, Heller, White & McAuliffe, Ehrman, Bank of America and Reuters America Inc. However, the largest companies housed within the building are the Bank of America, Amazon.com and Heller Ehrman LLP.
Architecture of Columbia Center
Columbia Center was planned to be of 1,005 feet height. Since it proved to be hindrance on the flight path of SeaTac Airport, the floor-to-floor height was reduced by 6 inches, maintaining the same number of levels. The Columbia Center features 8,816 windows. The height of the rooftop is about 1,042.5 feet above sea level. Fourth Avenue entrance is at 110 feet above sea level and Fifth Avenue entrance at 160 feet. There are 3 interlocking geometric curves giving the appearance of a three-tower design, though the internal planning of the tower is symmetrical and unified. The last 2 top floors of the building - the 75th and 76th houses the private Columbia Tower Club. This club is home to a remarkable restaurant, bar, meeting rooms and library. An underground tunnel (used publicly) connects the Columbia Center to the nearby Seattle Municipal Tower and Bank of America at the Fifth Avenue Plaza.The centrally positioned Columbia Center in the financial district of Seattle makes it easily accessible from any part of the city. It lies few blocks away from the main highway system and only 20 minutes away from the SeaTac International Airport. Other than well settled business houses, the Center also features friendly and professional staff, internet cafe, business lounge, videoconferencing facilities and three well equipped meeting rooms. The working staff and visitors enjoy access to the lunch restaurant, coffee bar, sandwich corner, seating area, terrace and gym and fitness room. Special smoking zones are also available within the building of Columbia Center.
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