1515 Poydras, Skyscraper in Central Business District, New Orleans, US
The 27-floor tower at 1515 Poydras Street rises above New Orleans with straight lines, glass surfaces, and a symmetrical structure designed by Skidmore Owings Merrill.
The construction of this office building in 1984 initiated a period of vertical development in downtown New Orleans during a time of economic expansion.
The modern architecture of 1515 Poydras contrasts with surrounding historical structures, demonstrating the evolution of New Orleans through different construction periods.
Located in the business center, the building offers extensive office spaces with ground-level retail areas and maintains a ninety percent occupancy rate.
The structure stands taller than Driskill Mountain, the highest natural elevation point in Louisiana, marking its dominance in the state's vertical landscape.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1984
Architects: Skidmore Owings Merrill
Floors above the ground: 27
GPS coordinates: 29.95211,-90.07863
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:03
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