Duke tower located in Charlotte , North Carolina

Completed in 2010, Duke Energy Center stands at 550 South Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Designed by architectural firm Pickard Chilton, the 48-story tower rises approximately 786 feet (240 meters), making it one of the city’s tallest skyscrapers.

Its signature feature is its angular crown, paired with a programmable exterior lighting system that changes colors for holidays, local events, and community causes. The tower’s glass facade and sharply defined geometry create a distinctive contemporary silhouette, making it a recognizable landmark in Charlotte’s skyline.