Richardson Building, International Style skyscraper at Portage and Main, Winnipeg, Canada.
Description
The Richardson Building is a 34-story skyscraper with walls of concrete and bronze-tinted double-glazed glass reaching about 124 meters tall. It connects to Winnipeg Square shopping mall through an underground passageway and houses offices for around 3,000 workers.
History
Initial plans from 1929 called for a 17-story structure, but the stock market crash halted this project. The much larger building that stands today was completed in 1969.
Culture
Public artworks like a bronze sculpture by Leo Mol and Ivan Eyre's North Watch piece are displayed here, shaping how people experience the street. These installations turn the space into a place where art and architecture meet.
Practical
The building is easily reached through underground passageways connected to nearby structures. Interior access is well organized, though the traffic situation around Portage and Main can be busy during peak hours.
Did you know?
The structure rests on 64 deep concrete caissons that anchor it firmly into the ground. This hidden technical achievement makes it possible for it to stand as one of Winnipeg's tallest buildings.
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