Williams Tower, Postmodern skyscraper in Uptown Houston, United States
The Williams Tower rises 274.6 meters into the sky with 64 floors of glass and steel construction, making it the tallest building outside downtown Houston.
Construction began in August 1981 under architect Philip Johnson, and the building, initially named Transco Tower, opened its doors in December 1982.
The tower marks the transition of Houston's business district beyond downtown limits, representing the city's economic growth during the 1980s energy boom.
The building contains forty-nine elevators serving 1.4 million square feet of office space, with a multi-level parking garage connected by a sky bridge.
A powerful beacon at the tower's peak sends light beams visible from 40 miles away, while a 64-foot water wall flows in the adjacent three-acre park.
Location: Houston
Inception: December 1982
Architects: Philip Johnson
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 64
Floors below the ground: 2
Elevators: 49
Height: 274.6 m
Address: 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX, United States 77056
GPS coordinates: 29.73722,-95.46139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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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