Ordway Building, Office skyscraper in downtown Oakland, California.
The Ordway Building is a 28-story office tower in downtown Oakland with an H-shaped floor plan. This design creates eight corner offices per level, each with access to windows and views.
The building was completed in 1970 and was Oakland's tallest structure at that time. It was designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
This structure shaped Oakland's business district and shows how the city built its skyline. It stands as one of the region's tallest buildings outside San Francisco.
The structure sits at Kaiser Plaza near Lake Merritt in a central location. Most of the building operates as a corporate headquarters, so public access is limited to common areas.
The building was originally designed with over 530,000 square feet of office space, making it one of the region's largest commercial structures. The H-shaped layout was a deliberate choice to ensure every office area had access to natural light.
Location: California
Inception: 1970
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Floors above the ground: 28
GPS coordinates: 37.80990,-122.26400
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43
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