Bank of America Corporate Center
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| Bank of America Corporate Center | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bank of America Corporate Center |
| Caption | The skyscraper dominates the Charlotte skyline. |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 35, 13, 37, N... |
| Start date | 1988 |
| Completion date | 1992 |
| Opening | 1992 |
| Height | 871 ft |
| Floor count | 60 |
| Floor area | 1,300,000 sqft |
| Architect | César Pelli |
| Developer | Childress Klein |
| Structural engineer | CBM Engineers |
| Main contractor | J.A. Jones Construction |
| Owner | Bank of America |
Bank of America Corporate Center is a supertall skyscraper located in Uptown Charlotte, serving as the global corporate headquarters for Bank of America. Completed in 1992, the tower was designed by renowned architect César Pelli and was the tallest building in Charlotte and the Southeastern United States for decades. Its distinctive crown and granite-clad facade have made it an iconic symbol of the city's rapid growth as a major financial center in the United States.
History
The development of the tower was spearheaded by Hugh McColl, then-CEO of NCNB Corporation, which later became Bank of America through a merger with BankAmerica. The project was a bold statement of the bank's ambitions and a catalyst for the transformation of Uptown Charlotte. Construction began in 1988, with J.A. Jones Construction as the general contractor, and was completed in 1992 during a period of significant expansion for the Southern banking industry. The building's completion solidified Charlotte's status, rivaling other financial hubs like Atlanta and Dallas, and it has remained a central fixture in the city's skyline through subsequent mergers, including the historic union with NationsBank.
Architecture
Designed by César Pelli of César Pelli & Associates, the architecture is noted for its elegant, modernist style and distinctive tiered crown, which is illuminated at night. The exterior is clad in granite from Mount Airy, and the building's form tapers as it rises, creating a slender profile. The lobby features extensive use of marble and bronze, and houses a large mural by artist Ben Long depicting the history of North Carolina. Structural engineering was handled by CBM Engineers, utilizing a reinforced concrete core and a steel frame to achieve its height, which was inspired by other Pelli designs like the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.
Tenants and operations
As the global headquarters for Bank of America, the tower houses the bank's executive leadership, including the CEO and other senior management from divisions like Global Banking and Markets. Other major tenants include prestigious law firms such as Moore & Van Allen and McGuireWoods, as well as the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. The complex includes a connected park and the Bank of America Stadium is located nearby. The building's operations are a major component of the Charlotte metropolitan area economy, with thousands of employees contributing to the city's financial services sector.
In popular culture
The skyscraper has been featured in several films and television series, often representing corporate power or a Southern city skyline. It appeared in the Showtime series *Homeland*, which filmed multiple seasons in Charlotte, and has been used in establishing shots for movies and news broadcasts about Wall Street and finance. Its iconic crown is frequently depicted in photography of the Charlotte skyline and is a recognizable landmark in promotional material for the city and Bank of America.