Hess Tower, Downtown skyscraper near Discovery Green park, Houston, United States
The Discovery Tower reaches 29 floors with a glass and steel structure, featuring 17 elevators and an architectural design by Gensler firm.
Construction of the tower started in March 2008 and completed in May 2010, marking the first major skyscraper addition to Houston in seven years.
The building reflects the evolution of corporate architecture in Texas, combining office functionality with modern design principles in downtown Houston.
Located at 1501 McKinney Street, the building maintains regular business hours and provides direct access to downtown Houston transportation networks.
The building originally included plans for ten rooftop wind turbines, which were later removed during the final construction phase in December 2010.
Location: Texas
Architects: Gensler
Floors above the ground: 29
Elevators: 17
Address: 1501 McKinney Street, Houston, TX, United States
Website: http://discoverytowerhouston.com
GPS coordinates: 29.75440,-95.36020
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:57
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