U.S. Bank Plaza, Financial district skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis, United States.
U.S. Bank Plaza is a twin-tower complex in downtown Minneapolis, made up of two interconnected skyscrapers of different heights. The taller tower stands noticeably higher than its companion, giving the pair an asymmetrical profile against the city skyline.
The complex opened in 1981 under the name Pillsbury Center, serving as the headquarters of the Pillsbury food company. After the company moved out in the early 2000s, the building took on its current name to reflect its new role.
The light stone facade and bronze-tinted glass make this complex easy to spot when walking through the financial district. Visitors often move between the two towers without going outside, since the interior connection links them like one single building.
The complex connects to nearby buildings through the downtown skyway network, which is especially useful during cold winters. This means you can reach many nearby destinations without stepping outside at all.
The two towers were designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the same firm behind the Willis Tower in Chicago. The bronze-tinted reflective glass was an unusual choice for office buildings when the complex was built in the early 1980s.
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