Pennzoil Place, Postmodern skyscraper in Downtown Houston, United States.
Pennzoil Place consists of two 36-story towers constructed with dark bronze glass and aluminum, connected by a glass-enclosed atrium at ground level.
The building opened in 1975 under the vision of developer Gerald D. Hines, marking a departure from traditional rectangular office tower designs in American architecture.
Architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable proclaimed the structure as Building of the Year in 1975, recognizing its influence on commercial architecture.
The complex contains 1,409,713 square feet of office space and connects to Houston's underground tunnel network with direct access to restaurants and shops.
The twin trapezoidal towers create different visual perspectives as visitors move around the building, making the structure appear to change shape.
Location: Houston
Inception: 1975
Floors above the ground: 36
Height: 159.4 m
Made from material: composite pattern
Address: 711 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX, United States
GPS coordinates: 29.76030,-95.36570
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
Philip Johnson created notable buildings across the United States and Europe. His works include the Glass House in New Canaan, the Seagram Building in New York, and the Puerta de Europa in Madrid. His designs combine modernism with classical elements and shape the skylines of New York, Houston, and other cities.
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