Top 10 Tallest Skyscrapers in Charlotte, NC

Bank of America Corporate Center

Height: 871 feet
Floors: 60
Year Constructed: 1992

Housing the world headquarters for Bank of America, this is the most prominent building in Charlotte’s skyline. From 1992 to today, this has been Charlotte’s tallest building. It’s the tallest building in North Carolina and the tallest from Philadelphia to Atlanta.

In the film Shallow Hal, the main character (played by Jack Black) works in this building. The site rests on top of the Rudisill Gold Mine, a mine from the nation’s first gold rush in Charlotte. Interestingly, construction workers discovered gold while working on this project.

Duke Energy Center

Height: 786 feet
Floors: 54
Year Constructed: 2010

By square footage, this is the largest building in Charlotte. This building was meant to be the headquarters of Wachovia Bank. You may recognize this building from Carolina Panthers football games or other events at Bank of America Stadium. It towers prominently over the stadium’s east side, and the tower’s light show often lights up the night sky when teams score.

Moreover, this light show is a notable aspect of Charlotte’s skyline, with various color combinations almost every night representing a local team, a convention, or a prominent community event.

The Vue

Height: 662 feet
Floors: 51
Year Constructed: 2010

The Vue stands as one of the tallest residential buildings in both the state and the Southeast.

Hearst Tower

Height: 659 feet
Floors: 47
Year Constructed: 2002

Currently, Hearst Corporation maintains offices within this complex. A Bank of America trading floor located in the Hearst Tower is among the largest in North America, spanning three stories. A unique feature of this building is the ‘reverse floorplate’ design, where the upper floors are slightly larger than those below.

One Wells Fargo Center

Height: 588 feet
Floors: 42
Year Constructed: 1988

Upon opening, this building was known as One First Union Center; however, its name changed with First Union’s acquisition of Wachovia, later becoming One Wachovia Center until Wachovia’s headquarters relocated. The current title arose when it became the headquarters for Wells Fargo’s East Coast Division. Notably, from 1988 to 1992, this was the tallest building in Charlotte.

Bank of America Plaza

Height: 503 feet
Floors: 40
Year Constructed: 1974

From 1974 until 1988, Bank of America Plaza held the title of the tallest building not only in Charlotte but also in North Carolina. It features the iconic ‘Il Grande Disco’ sculpture, a large gold disc located adjacent to the building.

1 Bank of America Center

Height: 484 feet
Floors: 32
Year Constructed: 2010

121 West Trade

Height: 462 feet
Floors: 32
Year Constructed: 1990

With its limestone, granite, and marble exterior, this building—formerly known as ‘The Interstate Tower’—distinctly contrasts with the surrounding glass and steel structures. The top floor is home to the Charlotte City Club, while the largest tenant is the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company.

Three Wells Fargo Center

Height: 484 feet
Floors: 32
Year Constructed: 2010

Fifth Third Center

Height: 447 feet
Floors: 30
Year Constructed: 1997

Currently, this building houses the regional headquarters for Fifth Third Bank.