PPG Place, Postmodern building complex in Downtown Pittsburgh, United States.
The six-building complex features 231 Gothic-style spires and covers three city blocks with a total area of 5.5 acres in central Pittsburgh.
PPG Industries commissioned this headquarters in 1981, completing construction in 1984 under the direction of architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee.
The central plaza transforms into a winter gathering space with an ice skating rink and holiday decorations from November through February.
The main tower rises 40 stories with 23 elevators, offering 1.5 million square feet of office space and 70,000 square feet of retail areas.
The exterior incorporates 19,750 pieces of reflective glass panels, creating a mirror-like surface that reflects the surrounding urban landscape.
Location: Pittsburgh
Inception: April 11, 1984
Architects: Philip Johnson
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 40
Elevators: 23
GPS coordinates: 40.43980,-80.00320
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
Philip Johnson created notable buildings across the United States and Europe. His works include the Glass House in New Canaan, the Seagram Building in New York, and the Puerta de Europa in Madrid. His designs combine modernism with classical elements and shape the skylines of New York, Houston, and other cities.
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