Markel Building - Richmond, Virginia
Posted by: flyingmoose
N 37° 35.066 W 077° 29.967
18S E 279304 N 4162645
Located off of West Broad Street west of downtown Richmond.
Waymark Code: WM12YDG
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2020
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The Markel Building is an office building commissioned by the Markel Corporation and designed by Haigh Jamgochian located on Markel Road just outside the city limits of Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. The building was inspired by a baked potato wrapped in foil served to Jamgochian while attending an American Institute of Architects' dinner. Each floor consists of a single piece of 555-foot aluminum, they are the longest unbroken pieces of aluminum ever used as siding material.
In 2009, Digital Journal declared the Markel Building to be one of "The World's 10 Ugliest Buildings" It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places 2017. - Wikipedia
Building Address: 5310 Markel Road Richmond, Virginia United States of America 23230
Is it open to the general public?: yes
When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/1965
What is the name of this building?: Markel Building
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