Kaiser Engineering Building, 25-story office building in downtown Oakland, United States.
The Kaiser Engineering Building is a 25-story office building in downtown Oakland standing 336 feet tall. Its steel and glass facade displays rectangular windows arranged in vertical lines across the structure.
Designed by Skidmore Owings Merrill in 1984, the structure strengthened Oakland's financial district during a period of urban development. Its completion marked an important moment for commercial activity in the city.
The building reflects the corporate architecture of the 1980s, with geometric patterns and vertical lines that define Oakland's business district.
The building is located downtown and houses office spaces along with parking facilities for tenants and visitors. Its central location provides good access to public transportation and nearby business facilities.
The steel frame construction method allowed maximum interior space utilization while maintaining structural efficiency across all 25 floors. This design solution represented a notable technical achievement in commercial high-rise construction of its era.
Location: California
Architects: Skidmore Owings Merrill
Official opening: 1984
Floors above the ground: 25
GPS coordinates: 37.80600,-122.26500
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02
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