Transamerica Pyramid of SF, Iconic Pyramid Tower Illuminates SF Skyline
600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111 USA
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Introduction
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The Transamerica Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco, USA, and is one of the representatives of post-modernist architecture. It is located in the historic Montgomery district, 260 meters high and 48 floors tall, mainly used for commercial and office purposes. Construction began in 1969, was completed in 1972 and became one of the top 100 tallest buildings in the world. Transamerica Corporation once relocated its headquarters to the building, and it is still closely associated with the company and marked as such. In 1999, the building was acquired by the Dutch AEGON insurance group as an investment. William Pereira's innovative design faced much opposition and criticism, but with the completion of the building, it became one of the most important elements of San Francisco's skyline. The building is shaped like a four-sided pyramid, with the east side as elevator shafts, the west side as stairwells, and a pointed tip reaching a height of 64.6 meters. The tip of the pyramid has a virtual observatory, with four monitors and cameras, enabling visitors to easily control direction and distance. The observation deck on the 27th floor was closed following the September 11 attacks, and replaced with the virtual observatory. The top of the building is covered in aluminum plates, with a beam of white light shining during the holiday seasons of Christmas, Thanksgiving and Independence Day, adding a unique atmosphere to the city. Address 600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111 USA
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