Ruan Center
Identification
Ruan Center
123043
Map
Structure in general
skyscraper
rigid frame
steel
caisson foundation
cor-ten steel
curtain wall
dark brown
international style
Usage
commercial office
Facts
- This was the tallest building in Iowa from 1974 until 1990 when it was surpassed by 801 Grand.
- The south side of this site was formerly occupied by The Chamberlain Hotel.
- The exterior skin is composed of 1,600 US tons of cor-ten steel.
- 4,700 US tons of structural steel were used in the building's frame.
- It was named one of the 50 Most Significant Iowa Buildings of the 20th Century by the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
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More InformationTechnical Data
459.68 ft
143.00 ft
101.00 ft
36
1973
1975
12.00 ft
8.50 ft
13
4
Involved Companies
Architect:
Also recorded for this building:
Structural engineering, Electrical contractor, General contractor, Owner, Developer, Shell construction, Steel supplier, Facade supplier, Mechanical systems installation, Property management