Simms Building, International Style high-rise building in downtown Albuquerque, United States.
The Simms Building is a 13-story high-rise in International Style located in downtown Albuquerque with glass curtain walls. The structure features a horizontal retail section at ground level and a vertical office tower with glazed facades on the north and south sides.
The structure was built in 1954 and briefly held the title of New Mexico's tallest building until another skyscraper surpassed it in 1961. This marked an important moment in Albuquerque's modern development.
The building shows how Albuquerque's architecture changed after World War II by combining modern forms with local materials like red sandstone walls.
The building continues to serve as office space with retail areas on the ground floor and a mezzanine level open to visitors. Its downtown location makes it easy to reach and explore on foot.
The structure was the first in New Mexico to use insulated glass windows and pioneered the use of a groundwater-based heat pump for temperature control. These innovations show how the building led the way in modern technology.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: 1954
Architectural style: International Style
Floors above the ground: 13
GPS coordinates: 35.08300,-106.65210
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05
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