Continental Center I
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Identification
Name
Continental Center I
Alternative name
1600 Smith Building, Cullen Bank Tower
Emporis Building Number
117757
Location
| Main address |
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| 1600 Smith Street |
| Virtual address |
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| 521 Pease Street |
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Complex
Neighborhood
District
City
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Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data
Height (tip)
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Height (architectural)
223.12 m
Height (roof)
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Floors (above ground)
53
Floors (underground)
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Construction end
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Gross floor area
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Structure in General
Construction type
skyscraper
Current status
existing [completed]Structural material
steel
Facade material
granite
Facade system
curtain wall
Architectural style
postmodern
Usages
Main usages
commercial officeSide usages
restaurant
shop(s) service branch(es)Features and Amenities
One of the city's famous buildings
Facts
Continental Center I is the headquarters for Continental Airlines. |
The top of the building is lit in blue with a faded Continental Airlines logo only for several hours in the evening, to comply with city sign ordinances. |
Though it may appear sparse from some sides, the exterior landscaping contains a sunken fountain and picnic area, as well as some interestingly done sculptures integrated into the sidewalk along Smith Street, known as the "rolled up sidewalks". |
Companies involved in this building