Columbia Center, Commercial skyscraper in downtown Seattle, United States.
The Columbia Center consists of 76 floors above ground and 7 underground levels, incorporating glass facades reaching a height of 294.8 meters.
Chester L. Lindsey Architects designed this commercial structure, which opened on March 2, 1985, after construction began in January of the same year.
The skyscraper hosts the annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb competition, where 2,000 firefighters climb the tower to raise funds for medical research.
The building contains 46 elevators serving multiple office spaces, retail establishments, and an observation deck offering views across Seattle.
The structure features three geometric concave facades and two setbacks, creating a distinct silhouette against the Pacific Northwest landscape.
Location: Seattle
Inception: January 12, 1985
Architects: Chester L. Lindsey Architects
Official opening: March 2, 1985
Floors above the ground: 76
Floors below the ground: 7
Elevators: 46
Height: 294.8 m
Made from material: glass
Address: 701 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Website: https://columbiacenterseattle.com
GPS coordinates: 47.60453,-122.33054
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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