South elevation of Cira Centre

Cira Centre is a 28-story office building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania clad in reflective glass with a steel structure designed by César Pelli with Bower Lewis Thrower Architects as the local architects. Ground was broken in 2004 and the building was officially opened in 2005. Independence Hall, as it appears today. ... This article refers to the material. ... The old steel cable of a colliery winding tower Steel is a metal alloy whose major component is iron, with carbon being the primary alloying material. ... Pellis Petronas Twin Tower César Pelli (born October 12, 1926 in Tucumán, Argentina) is a noted architect known for designing some of the worlds tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

A skyway connects a parking garage on the north of Cira Centre with 30th Street Station to the south. This article is about elevated footbridges. ... 30th Street Station is the main railroad station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ...

The Cira Centre is the tallest building in Philadelphia outside of Center City. It is located on the west shore of the Schuylkill River and is therefore in West Philadelphia's University City district.

Cira Centre behind the 30th Street Station

External links

• Official site

• Skyscraper Page
• Emporis