1180 Peachtree, commonly known as the Symphony Tower, is a 41-story

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located at 1180 Peachtree Street in the Midtown district of

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. Rising to a height of approximately , the building includes office and retail space in its of floor area as well as a 1,200 space parking deck. Construction was completed in 2006. Designed by architectural firm

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, 1180 Peachtree incorporates various environmental innovations that achieved the prestigious

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(LEED) gold certification. This building is marked on the skyline by two sweeping glass fins extending upwards from the north and south walls. These fins are illuminated from inside at night for a dramatic skyline presence, giving what is considered to be a Gothic feel. Kendall/Heaton Associates, Inc., Houston, TX served as the Architect of Record for 1180 Peachtree. Turner Construction was the construction manager for the project. Over 60% of the tower's leasable space is occupied by Atlanta-based law firm

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as its international headquarters. The firm was previously located in downtown's 191 Peachtree Tower. The building is intended to be the

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of the

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's proposed Atlanta Symphony Center, which is designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and was planned to occupy land adjacent to the structure along 14th Street. The $300 million Symphony Center will not begin construction until fundraising goals are met.

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* The building is featured in detail in the 2009

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series '' Vertical City'' (series 1, episode 11).

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Official building site
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