El Paso Energy Building, Skyscraper in Houston, United States
The El Paso Energy Building rises 502 feet into the Houston skyline with 33 floors of office space and a perfect square footprint.
The architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill completed this commercial structure in 1963 as the Tennessee Gas Transmission Company headquarters.
The building reflects the evolution of corporate architecture in the 1960s with its recessed windows and comprehensive natural light exposure.
The main lobby, relocated to the first level in 2012, requires visitors to use elevators or escalators for access to upper floors.
The structure features a glass-enclosed section spanning the first five floors and includes fountains along Louisiana Street that replaced drive-through bank kiosks.
Location: Houston
Inception: 1963
Architects: Skidmore Owings Merrill
Floors above the ground: 33
Address: 1001 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX, United States
GPS coordinates: 29.75790,-95.36740
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:08
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