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Panorama of Houston File 148-464-824

Houston, TX city

structure #643287448building

5 Houston Center

existing 114.5 m 27 floors 2003

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Tip Height114.5 m
Architectural Height114.5 m
Roof Height114.5 m
Main Roof Height105.8 m
Height Top Floor100.8 m
Floors27
Completion2003
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address1401 McKinney Street
Smart Address1401 McKinney Street
Smart Address921 Austin Street
Smart Address920 La Branch Street
CityHouston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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