One Atlantic Center
| Company type | Office skyscraper |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
| Products | Office space |
| Website | www |
One Atlantic Center, frequently referred to as IBM Tower, is a skyscraper located in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. It holds the distinction of being the third tallest structure within Atlanta.
History
Completed in 1987, One Atlantic Center rises to 820 feet and encompasses 50 floors, offering roughly 1,187,676 square feet of office space. Its slender concrete core, which was slipformed by October 1986, was the tallest of its kind in the United States at that period. This building remained Atlanta's tallest until 1992, when it was overtaken by the Bank of America Plaza. Upon its completion, it also became the tallest building in the southeastern region of the U.S., surpassing Miami's Southeast Financial Center. During the 1990s, IBM and other large corporations adjusted their financial approaches to downsize real estate assets, resulting in IBM selling this and other properties.
Design
Developed for IBM's southeastern regional headquarters and commissioned by Prentiss Properties, One Atlantic Center significantly contributed to the growth of Midtown Atlanta’s business district. The lead engineer on the project was Blake Van Leer, recognized for his involvement in prominent skyline developments throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Although situated at a then-remote intersection of 14th and West Peachtree Street, the tower opened with nearly full occupancy and spurred additional commercial development in Midtown.
Architecture
Drawing inspiration from Chicago’s Tribune Tower, the design incorporates a base and main structure reflecting that influence. The exterior is clad in pink Spanish granite and crowned with a copper pyramid adorned with gothic detailing. At night, lighting highlights the pyramid and ridges, producing a distinctive luminous appearance.
Other phases
In 2001, the shorter Regions Plaza was erected across the street as part of the Atlantic Center’s second development phase. Featuring similar postmodern architectural elements, it is affectionately nicknamed Atlanta’s "Mini Me" building.
Development
The architectural firm Johnson/Burgee Architects designed One Atlantic Center, while Heery International was responsible for preparing contract documentation. Both this tower and Regions Plaza were constructed by HCBeck, now known as The Beck Group.
Major tenants
- Alston & Bird
- RSM Global
- Carlton Fields
- Bryan Cave
- DLA Piper
- Duff & Phelps
- Korn Ferry International
- Equifax
- JAMS
- FTI Consulting
- KPMG