Westin Building

The Westin Building is a 34-story office skyscraper in downtown Seattle covered in pale marble and bronze-tinted glass that rises prominently along Sixth Avenue. The structure houses commercial office space and connects to a parking garage through an elevated skybridge.

The building was completed in 1981 and initially served as headquarters for Westin Hotels with several floors dedicated to their operations. Since its opening, it has remained a defining part of Seattle's downtown skyline.

The building evolved from a corporate office space into a central telecommunications hub, reflecting Seattle's transformation into a technology-driven metropolitan center.

The building is easily accessible via multiple elevators throughout the structure and offers modern facilities for both visitors and workers. Parking is readily available in the adjacent garage with ample spaces for those arriving by car.

The tower employs a clever energy-sharing system where waste heat from its data centers is redirected to nearby buildings for productive use. This practice demonstrates how the structure participates in downtown Seattle's interconnected infrastructure system.

Location: Seattle

Inception: 1981

Floors above the ground: 34

Elevators: 8

GPS coordinates: 47.61430,-122.33900

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45