The Tower of Power Houston TX is a photograph by Alexandra Till which was uploaded on March 9th, 2014.
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The Tower of Power Houston TX
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Alexandra Till
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Photograph - Photographs - Prints - Digital Images - Cards - Posters - Photo-calendars - Photo Art
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© Christine Till
CenterPoint Energy Tower - also known as: The Tower of Power - also known as: Kilowatt Tower - formerly: CenterPoint Energy Plaza - formerly: Reliant Energy Plaza - formerly: Houston Industries Plaza - formerly: 1100 Milam
The CenterPoint Energy Tower is a 741 ft (226 m) building in downtown Houston, Texas. When originally built in 1974, the structure stood at 651 feet (198 m). The building is an example of what can be achieved with a little imagination.
Like a number of other skyscrapers in Houston, The Tower of Power was a boring block of black glass. Sure, energy efficient, but not very attractive. Then in 1996 something wonderful happened. The Kilowatt Tower was transformed into a Houston landmark by the architectural firm of DMJM Keating. It added a six-story cap to the skyscraper with a big hole cut into it. In text, it sounds stupid. But from the ground, from the air, and from neighboring buildings it's a treat by day and a beacon when illuminated by night.
Richard Keating's renovation dramatically changed Houston's Skyline and its downtown. Besides the crown, the coolest thing in this building is a photographic moon mural running the length of the building's frontage in the tunnel system. Just take the escalator to the food court in the basement.
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March 9th, 2014
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