First City Tower

First City Tower is a 49-story skyscraper in downtown Houston with green-tinted glass and aluminum exterior walls that rise prominently above the surrounding district. The building incorporates a rotated design that sets its form apart from the conventional street grid layout.

The tower was built in the early 1980s during a period of major growth in Houston's financial district. Its completion coincided with economic expansion that brought numerous office buildings to the downtown area during that decade.

The building's form responds to Houston's downtown layout with a distinctive rotated design that catches the eye from different angles. This visual impact has made it part of the local business landscape since its opening.

Visitors can view the building from street level around downtown Houston to appreciate its architectural design from various angles. The location in the business district allows it to be easily included in a downtown walking tour.

The building's facades feature stepped cuts on the north and south sides that together form the letter F, a subtle reference to its original main tenant. This design detail is easy to overlook when viewing the structure from ground level but becomes clear when examining the building's profile.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1981

Floors above the ground: 49

Floors below the ground: 1

Address: 1001 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, United States

GPS coordinates: 29.75580,-95.36380

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42