The Carlyle

The Carlyle is a residential skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis rising about 469 feet with a glass and steel frame holding 249 apartments. The building spans 41 floors with varied unit sizes, a fitness center, community rooms, and direct connections to local shops and services.

Construction started in January 2005 and finished in March 2007, marking a turning point in residential architecture for the city. The project represented Minneapolis' growing focus on converting downtown into a living community.

The building marks a shift in downtown Minneapolis toward residential living, where people gather in shared spaces and participate in communal activities. It reflects how the city embraced high-rise housing as part of urban renewal.

The tower sits in the heart of downtown with easy access to shops, restaurants, and transit options right outside. Walking around the building gives a clear sense of the neighborhood's layout and connections to nearby streets.

The building ranks as Minnesota's second tallest residential tower, offering views of the Mississippi River and the downtown skyline from upper floors. These perspectives reveal how the river and city landscape are connected from this vantage point.