555 17th Street, Modern office skyscraper in downtown Denver, United States
555 17th Street is a modern office skyscraper in downtown Denver with 40 floors of glass and steel. The building contains office space along with dining and meeting facilities inside.
The building opened in 1978 as the Anaconda Tower and held the title of Denver's tallest structure at that time. This status changed in 1981 when another skyscraper surpassed its height.
The architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed this building according to modern architecture principles, emphasizing clean lines and functional spaces.
The building sits on a city block with street-level access through multiple entrances. Visitors can find transit connections and parking nearby in the downtown area.
The building features advanced energy-saving technology including a large heat exchanger and modern lighting system built into its design. This forward-thinking approach to efficiency was ahead of its time when the building opened.
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