Williams Tower, Postmodern skyscraper in Uptown Houston, United States
Williams Tower is a postmodern skyscraper in Uptown Houston with 64 floors reaching approximately 901 feet (275 meters) into the sky. The facade consists of reflective glass that wraps the entire height of the building and changes color depending on the time of day.
Philip Johnson designed the tower, which opened in December 1982 as the Transco Tower. The building received its current name only later, after new owners took over the project.
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 serves as an office complex and is not freely accessible to the public. The adjacent park with its water wall can be visited any time of day, though, and offers a quiet environment for walking.
A beacon on the roof sends light beams that can be seen from about 40 miles (60 kilometers) away. The adjacent park features a water wall approximately 64 feet (19 meters) tall that flows continuously.
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