801 Grand, Postmodern skyscraper in Des Moines, United States.
The 801 Grand building stands at 192.03 meters tall with 45 floors, featuring Brazilian gold granite exterior cladding and bronze-tinted glass windows.
The construction of 801 Grand in 1991 marked a shift in Iowa's architectural landscape, surpassing the Ruan Center as the state's tallest structure.
The structure represents a key selection in the Century of Iowa Architecture project, highlighting its influence on state architectural development.
The building contains 18 passenger elevators, 2000 stair steps, and provides 920,000 square feet of office space in downtown Des Moines.
The exterior incorporates 200,000 square feet of stone from multiple countries, including granite from Brazil and marble from Italy and Portugal.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1991
Architects: HOK
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 45
Height: 192.03 m
Address: 801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States 50309
GPS coordinates: 41.58720,-93.62850
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:21
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