🏙️ Duke Energy Center: Charlotte’s Crown Jewel by TVSdesign 🌆

Soaring 239.7m (786ft) over the Queen City, this shimmering skyscraper is a masterpiece by TVSdesign—the genius firm behind Nanjing and Tianjin convention centers in China! 📐 Fast Facts 📍 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte 🏗️ Height: #2 in Charlotte (just shy of the Bank of America Tower) 🏢 Floors: 48 | 🎂 Completed: 2010 💰 Cost: $880 million (Wells Fargo + Childress Klein) ✨ Why Architects Geek Out • Crown Lighting: At night, its LED-lit spire glows in seasonal colors (peach for summer, blue for Panthers games!). • Eco-Bragging: LEED Gold-certified with water recycling and energy-efficient glass. • Skyline MVP: The angled roof and flared base create a dynamic silhouette. 📸 Best Photo Ops 1️⃣ Romare Bearden Park: Framed by fountains and skyline. 2️⃣ From I-277: That "wow" moment when driving into downtown. #Skyscraper #CharlotteArchitecture #TVSdesign #ModernLandmark 🏗️✨