Ballou Justice & Upton Architects

Richmond / City of Richmond City Hall

Richmond’s new City Hall towers over Old City Hall, cater-corner across East Broad and North 10th Streets. The 19-story postmodern high-rise was briefly the city’s tallest building. The original marble and granite facade deteriorated beyond repair. It was replaced in 2003 with an aluminum and granite facade, with windows deeply recessed behind a perimeter of […]

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Richmond / James Monroe Building

Richmond, VA / By KG

James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest building, sits atop a parking garage and an elevated plaza. A second tower was originally planned for the plaza, but scuttled because of the ‘80s recession. The state-owned building could be demolished soon, because authorities say it is more cost-effective to build new than to modernize the skyscraper. Name: James

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