Hess Tower, Downtown skyscraper near Discovery Green park, Houston, United States
Hess Tower is a modern office building with 29 floors in downtown Houston. The glass and steel structure features multiple elevators and was designed by the architecture firm Gensler.
Construction started in 2008 and finished in 2010, making it the first major tower addition to the city in several years. The project marked an important step in the downtown's economic growth.
The building sits within an area that blends office spaces and cultural venues together. Its location near parks and other contemporary structures shapes downtown and shows how Houston reinvents itself as a business center.
The building is located in the heart of the city on McKinney Street with good connections to public transportation. Visitors can easily find their way to surrounding areas and other attractions.
The project originally planned rooftop wind turbines that were later removed during the building phase. This change reflects how energy concepts can shift during development.
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