Centennial Tower

Centennial Tower is a 36-story high-rise in downtown Atlanta with a glass and steel facade that defines much of the city's commercial skyline. The building serves as a large office complex with direct connections to local transportation networks and adjacent business districts.

The structure was designed and completed by the architectural firm Cooper Carry in 1975 during a period of significant downtown growth. Its completion coincided with a broader trend across American cities to modernize their downtowns with contemporary office towers.

The tower exemplifies 1970s modernist design principles that were popular in American commercial architecture at that time. Its clean lines and materials reflect how Atlanta's business community chose to present itself during an era of rapid urban transformation.

The building primarily serves office functions, so visitor access is restricted to certain areas, particularly lobbies and designated viewing zones. Check in advance about which areas are open to the public and what times you can visit.

The tower features specialized viewing areas that allow visitors to observe the city landscape from several elevated vantage points throughout the building. These overlooks offer unusual perspectives on Atlanta's skyline and how the surrounding neighborhoods connect to the downtown core.

Location: Georgia

Inception: 1975

Architects: Cooper Carry

Official opening: 1975

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 36

GPS coordinates: 33.75680,-84.39190

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04