JP Morgan Chase Tower
Every city comes to know its tallest tower just by glancing at their city’s skyline. It becomes an icon of a city that resonates with every Houstonian. The JP Morgan Chase Tower, the tallest tower in Houston and the iconic symbol of Houston commercial real estate genius. Of all the office space Houston has available, there are certainly some gems in this magnificent Texas skyscraper.
However, there are several facts about the building that are not as well known. Once called the Texas Commerce Tower, the building was designed by the world-renowned architectural company I M Pei & Partners. The company is responsible for such architectural wonders as The Louvre in Paris, The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, and the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, China. There are many other facts about this stagnant giant that you may not know. Here is a comprehensive list of some of those facts:
1 – The tower is precisely 1,002 feet, making it the tallest five-sided building in the world. It is also the 13th tallest building in the United States, and the 79th tallest building in the world.
2 – The building is connected to Houston’s elaborate and pragmatic Houston Downtown Tunnel System.
3 – Despite its name, JPMorgan Chase only occupies a small office on the first floor of the building. The rest of the building is occupied by myriad companies from across the world that wishes to do business in Houston.
4 – In 2008, when Hurricane Ike steamrolled through Galveston Bay, the winds managed to reach downtown Houston, causing significant damage to the JPMorgan Chase tower. Multiple windows were shattered, and as a result, many items within offices in the building were scattered about downtown Houston, forcing police to cordon off several sectors of the city due to debris.
5 – The sky lobby in the tower is located on the 60th floor. The lobby exists as both a free tourist attraction during work hours, as well as a transit point between the buildings upper floors.
How To Use This Information
Capital Realty Group always tries to stay informed in matters of the Houston commercial real estate market. Knowing a little bit about some of the more affluent buildings in the city allow us to get a good idea of what kinds of buildings attract businesses, and more importantly, their customers. A good office space will always serve as a plus for a business trying to attract and maintain its clientele. If you’re interested in finding some amazing commercial real estate properties in the Houston metro area, then don’t hesitate to contact us by calling 713-452-9000, or visit our website to learn more about how our REAL-ized visions approach can help you find the property you need.
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