Simms Building, International Style high-rise building in downtown Albuquerque, United States.
The 13-story Simms Building features glass curtain walls, a horizontal retail section at ground level, and a vertical office tower with north and south glazed facades.
Constructed in 1954 for 2 million dollars, the Simms Building held the title of New Mexico's tallest structure until the Bank of New Mexico Building surpassed it in 1961.
The structure demonstrates the post-World War II evolution of Albuquerque through its architectural elements, combining modern design with local materials like red sandstone walls.
The building maintains its original function as an office space, with retail sections on the ground floor and a mezzanine level accessible to visitors.
The building incorporated the first Thermopane windows in New Mexico and pioneered the use of a geothermal heat pump system using groundwater for temperature control.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: 1954
Architectural style: International Style
Floors above the ground: 13
GPS coordinates: 35.08300,-106.65210
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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