Goodwin Square, Postmodern skyscraper in Hartford, United States
Description
Goodwin Square is a postmodern office tower with 30 floors reaching about 159 meters in Hartford's business district. The building houses primarily office spaces and shapes the downtown skyline with its distinctive profile.
History
The building was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in 1989 during a period of major downtown renewal in Hartford. It represents a turning point when the city embraced modern design to revitalize its business center.
Culture
The building shows how architecture changed in the 1980s, moving away from strict geometric forms toward mixed materials and colors. People walking through downtown immediately notice how different this tower looks compared to earlier office buildings.
Practical
The tower stands in the heart of the business district and is easy to reach on foot, though it has no public observation decks or visitor areas inside. You can view the exterior and appreciate the architecture from street level and walk past the lobby area.
Did you know?
The facade uses multiple materials that create different visual effects depending on the light and angle from which you view it. This deliberate play with color and texture was innovative for Hartford in 1989 and set it apart from the city's older office towers.
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