Bank of America Tower, Office skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The Bank of America Tower is an office skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan with 55 floors above ground and three basement levels, reaching a total height of 365.8 meters (1200 feet). Its architecture follows deconstructivism and shows sharp angles and offset volumes that depart from traditional rectangular tower design.
Construction began in 2004 and finished in 2009 following an investment of approximately one billion dollars. The project arose during a boom for high-rise office towers in Manhattan, when many companies sought new headquarters.
The tower's base holds the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, originally Henry Miller's Theatre, a New York City designated landmark rebuilt when the skyscraper rose. The theatre is run by the Roundabout Theatre Company, also a tenant of the tower. The building's vanity address, 1 Bryant Park, was chosen by Bank of America to link the tower with the park to its southeast.
The location near 42nd Street – Bryant Park subway station allows quick access to multiple lines. The building is open daily for office tenants, while the theater at the base has its own hours for performances.
The tower's 1,200-foot height includes its mast, which counts toward the official figure because it is part of the structure rather than a bolted-on antenna. Since December 2010 the spire has been lit at night in changing colors. A glass wall on the roof rises a few more meters to about 292 meters.
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