EMC Insurance Building, Office skyscraper in downtown Des Moines, United States
The EMC Insurance Building reaches a height of 325 feet with glass and steel construction materials forming its contemporary architectural design.
Brooks Borg Skiles Architecture Engineering completed this 54-million-dollar structure in 1997, marking a significant addition to the Des Moines business district.
The American Institute of Architects Iowa chapter recognized the EMC Insurance Building among the 50 Most Significant Iowa Buildings of the 20th Century.
The building at 700 Walnut Street houses corporate offices and includes access to public transportation through DART services.
The curved design elements on the rear facade of the building create a distinctive silhouette against the Des Moines skyline.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1997
Floors above the ground: 19
GPS coordinates: 41.58500,-93.62583
Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:19
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