Three Nationwide Plaza, Postmodern skyscraper in Downtown Columbus, United States
Three Nationwide Plaza is a glass and steel office tower in downtown Columbus with 27 floors rising above the surrounding cityscape. The structure combines glass facades with precast concrete elements, creating a distinctive postmodern appearance.
Completed in 1988 after 18 months of construction, this tower marked a turning point in downtown development. The building emerged during a period when Columbus was strengthening its position as a corporate center.
The building forms part of the Nationwide Plaza complex, representing the growth of corporate architecture in Columbus during the late twentieth century.
The building sits in a downtown location with convenient access to the surrounding streets and business district. Underground parking is available within the complex for those arriving by car.
The structural engineering by Korda/Nemeth Engineering incorporated modern design elements that placed this building as the tenth tallest in Columbus.
Location: Columbus
Inception: 1988
Architects: NBBJ
GPS coordinates: 39.96720,-83.00290
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06
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