SunTrust Plaza, Postmodern skyscraper in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
SunTrust Plaza is a 60-story skyscraper reaching 265 meters on Peachtree Street, defined by geometric shapes and angular design. Glass cubes crown its summit, forming a distinctive top that stands out from other buildings nearby.
Architect John C. Portman Jr. designed this tower during the 1980s real estate boom in the city. Construction was completed in 1992 when it opened as One Peachtree Center.
The two-level lobby showcases art pieces and sculptures created by architect John Portman, reflecting how the city's design evolved. These works are visible as visitors move through the entrance space.
The tower occupies a block on Peachtree Street in the Peachtree Center neighbourhood of downtown Atlanta. The lobby is reached from the surrounding sidewalks, and the Peachtree Center MARTA station is a short walk away. The falcon balcony above the 50th floor is private and closed to the public.
Since 1997 peregrine falcons have nested in planters on a balcony more than 50 stories up, safe from predators and harsh weather. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources runs a webcam showing the nest in real time. The balcony is private and closed to the public.
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