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29: 275: 211:, catalyzing their decision to remain in the business center. The building designed by the firm met the insurance company's long term needs for growth and attract new businesses to the area while providing conference facilities, parking, and dining for employees. Ground was broken in May 1971, and completed in 1973. The tower's facade uses bronze-tinted solar glass and one of the first buildings in Columbus to use non- 175:
and Maddox NBD. It is the 18th tallest building in Columbus, has 21 floors, and 6 elevators. The building initially served as the headquarters for the Motorists Mutual Insurance Group, a subsidiary of the larger insurance group BrickStreet; in 2019, BrickStreet changed its name to Encova, and as "an
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to begin feasibility studies on expansion or relocation to the suburbs. The firm found that while residents were moving to the suburbs businesses were staying in downtown but were shifting from
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effort to integrate all of the company’s operations and names under one brand," the Motorists Mutual Building was renamed to the Encova Building, and its exterior signage changed to match.
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The building follows the modern and international architectural styles and has a curtain wall facade system. The building overlooks
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Buildings and structures in Downtown Columbus, Ohio
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Columbus, Ohio
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39°57′48″N 82°59′16″W / 39.963392°N 82.987749°W / 39.963392; -82.987749
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