ATLANTApix: Symphony Tower

1180 Peachtree (Symphony Tower)

One of Midtown's more remarkable signature skyscrapers, and one of Atlanta's top 10 tallest, is Symphony Tower, officially named 1180 Peachtree. Topping the building are unique "fins" that are illuminated at night to create a dramatic impact within the Atlanta skyline.

The fins have been described as "gothic," but being the sci-fi fan that I am, when I first saw the fins, I immediately thought Resurrection Ship from Battlestar Galactica...but then again, I see sci-fi everywhere.

The 41-floor Symphony Tower was completed in 2006. Occupying more than half of the building, the Atlanta-based law firm King & Spalding is the primary tenant of 1180 Peachtree. Also in the building are several commercial and retail establishments, including the always busy Tap (which has a great offer for High Museum of Art visitors).

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ATLANTApix: Bank of America Plaza

Bank of America Plaza

The Bank of America Plaza is the tallest building in Atlanta at 1,023 feet, but has only 55 stories of office space. Its top blazes golden at night, a tell-tale sign of its 23-karat gold-leafed open-air pyramid, topped with an obelisk. 

For the longest time, following its completion in 1992, I wasn't sure when they were going to finish the top. I had not seen what is now the signature open-air design of the top, which sits on a pillar of dark red granite. 

The building still today serves as a point of demarcation between Midtown and Downtown Atlanta.

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