383 Madison Avenue
Identification
383 Madison Avenue
Bear Stearns World Headquarters
100372
Map
Structure in general
skyscraper
steel
granite
curtain wall
light gray
postmodern
Usage
commercial office
Facts
- The building is designed as an octagonal-shaped tower rising from an eight-story square podium base.
- Clad in granite panels and glass, the tower culminates with a dramatic 70-foot glass crown that illuminates at night.
- Bear Stearns' trading operations are located in the podium base on levels three through eight. Containing approximately 42,000 square feet, each trading floor accommodates up to 420 traders.
- The office floor plates are an octagon shape, achieving maximum efficiency and providing spectacular views.
- During the 1980's a tower was proposed for the 383 Madison site at 72 stories tall with 1.6 million ft². The design architects for the project were Kohn Pederson Fox.
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More InformationAwards
Emporis Skyscraper Award Year 2001
7th place
7th place
Technical Data
755.41 ft
47
1999
2001
30
Involved Companies
Architect:
Also recorded for this building:
MEP engineering, Developer, Facility management, General contractor, Structural engineering, Elevator finishing, Steel supplier, Elevator supplier, Facade consultant, Electrical contractor, Crane supplier (construction)