To spot 1180 Peachtree, just look up ahead for a tall glass tower with two dramatic, sweeping glass fins stretching high into the Atlanta sky-almost as if the building’s trying to grab a cloud or two for itself!
Alright, picture this: you’re standing in front of Midtown’s own shimmering giant, a 41-story skyscraper with glass so reflective you might catch your own face staring back at you-don’t worry, you’re looking fabulous. This is 1180 Peachtree, also called Symphony Tower. Built in 2006, it houses lots of bustling offices and retail space, and has a whopping 1,200-space parking deck-which really means nobody here should ever complain about parking again! Now, don’t miss its twin glass fins soaring above you; at night, they light up and give the building a mysterious, almost Gothic vibe, like something out of a futuristic fairytale. Symphony Tower is clever too-it’s LEED Gold certified for its environmental design, so it’s as green as a skyscraper can be. Most of these floors are home to the law firm King & Spalding where, I imagine, the only thing sharper than the view is their legal advice. Originally, Symphony Tower was supposed to be joined by the Atlanta Symphony Center, dreamed up by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, but that dream faded when fundraising hit a sour note. Still, you’re standing at the crossroads of ambition, drama, and just a dash of architectural romance. Now-ready for our next adventure?
