One Atlantic Center, Office tower in Midtown Atlanta, United States.
One Atlantic Center is a 50-story, 250-meter office tower at 1201 West Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta. Its exterior is clad in pink Spanish granite, and the design by Johnson/Burgee Architects draws on Chicago's Tribune Tower, with gothic flourishes below a copper pyramidal top capped by a gold peak.
The tower was completed in 1987 under architect Philip Johnson's direction, marking a period of economic growth in the city. The project shaped the skyline during a time when Atlanta was expanding its financial center.
The tower's name comes from its developer, Atlantic Center, and locals still call it the IBM Tower after its original anchor tenant. Its pink Spanish granite and copper pyramid deliberately echo the Tribune Tower in Chicago, a Gothic-inspired reference that Philip Johnson's firm brought to Atlanta. The shorter Regions Plaza across the street, finished in 2001, is nicknamed "Mini Me" for its close resemblance.
The tower is located on Atlanta's main transportation routes and offers good connections to public transit. Visitors can explore the building's exterior or visit the entrance areas, which are relatively easy to access.
The tower's design borrows from Chicago's Tribune Tower, visible in the base and main body. Its pink Spanish granite cladding ends in a copper pyramidal top with a gold peak, and gothic flourishes sit just below the copper roof. At night the peak and ridges along the top are lit brightly.
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