Wedge International Tower
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| WEDGE International Tower | |
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | 1415 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas,  United States |
| Status | Complete |
| Constructed | 1983 |
| Opening | 1983 |
| Use | Office |
| Height | |
| Roof | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 43 |
| Floor area | 520,000 sq ft (48,310 m²) |
| Companies | |
| Architect | Nasr/Penton & Associates, 3D/International |
| Structural Engineer |
EAM Engineers |
| Developer | WEDGE Commercial Properties Corporation, Wortham & Van Liew |
| Owner | WEDGE Commercial Properties |
| References: [1][2] | |
Wedge International Tower, usually capitalized as WEDGE International Tower,[1] is a skyscraper in Houston, Texas. The building was formerly known as the Southwest Bank of Texas Building, Unitedbank Plaza, and 1415 Louisiana.[3] The building rises 551 feet (168 m) in height.[2] It contains 43 floors, and was completed in 1983.[2] Wedge International Tower currently stands as the 21st-tallest building in the city. The architectural firms who jointly designed the building were 3D/International and Nasr/Penton & Associates.[1] The building is currently named after its primary tenant, WEDGE Commercial Properties; the firm purchased the building in October 1994 at a price between US$25,000,000 and $45,000,000,[3] and the structure serves as its corporate headquarters.[1][4]
Wedge International Tower is noted for its series of four setbacks,[3] but also for its distinctive lighting scheme, which has been in place since November 1995; at night, the building is outlined by neon green-colored lights.[1] This lighting served as the inspiration for that of Bank of America Plaza, the tallest building in Dallas.[1]
The 43rd story of Wedge International Tower is home to a restaurant and bar, named The 43rd Restaurant and Lounge; the feature is one of the highest lounges in Houston.[1]
Wedge International Tower was the site of a fire in August 1993, which was caused by an electrical fault and damaged the upper floors of the building.[3] There were no fatalities in the incident.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g WEDGE International Tower. Emporis.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ a b c Wedge International Building. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ a b c d Wedge International Tower. Artefaqs Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ WEDGE International Tower. WEDGE Commercial Properties. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
