Fifth Third Center

Fifth Third Center is an office skyscraper with 30 floors and stands about 423 feet (129 meters) tall above downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. The building houses extensive office space and sits at the edge of the central business district with good connections to local transportation routes.

The building was designed by the renowned architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1997 when Charlotte was expanding its financial district. Its completion marked a turning point in the city's development and contributed to Charlotte's rise as a regional financial center.

The building displays modern commercial architecture with its smooth glass facade and geometric shapes, reflecting Charlotte's financial importance. Visitors notice how the structure fits into the city skyline and shapes the image of a contemporary metropolis.

The building sits conveniently in the heart of the business district and is easy to reach on foot or by public transit. Visitors should know this is a working office building and access to public areas may be limited.

The building's glass facade features reflective panels that shift in appearance as sunlight moves across the exterior throughout the day. This dynamic quality makes the structure visually interesting at different times and adds to its contemporary character.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1997

Floors above the ground: 30

GPS coordinates: 35.22850,-80.84190

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04