Marquette Plaza, Bank building in downtown Minneapolis, United States.
Marquette Plaza is a bank building in downtown Minneapolis featuring a glass facade and structural expressionism design. Catenary cables support most of the original floors, creating a distinctive visual system that defines the building's appearance.
The building was constructed in 1973 and housed the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis until it relocated in 1997. This move marked a shift in the site's purpose and significance within the urban landscape.
The plaza sits within Minneapolis's financial district and demonstrates how architectural innovation shapes business spaces. Visitors can see how this design approach transformed expectations for modern bank buildings.
The site is best reached on foot if you are in the downtown business district. The nearby grassy park area provides space to stop and view the building's exterior design.
The building underwent extensive modernization work and earned LEED Platinum certification in 2011. Beneath the surface lie former bank vaults that now serve practical purposes like housing telecommunications infrastructure.
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