List of tallest buildings in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, the second largest city in North Carolina, is home to 57 completed high-rise buildings, 14 of which stand taller than at least 250 feet (76 m) and 22 which stand taller than at least 200 ft.[1] The tallest building in Raleigh is the 32-story PNC Plaza, which rises 538 feet (164 m) tall and was completed in 2008.[2] It also stands as the tallest building in the state of North Carolina outside Charlotte. The second-tallest skyscraper in the city is Two Hannover Square, which rises 431 feet (131 m) and was completed in 1991.[3] The Wells Fargo Capitol Center, completed in 1990, is Raleigh's third tallest building, rising at 400 feet (122 m).[4] Overall, of the 20 tallest buildings in North Carolina, three are located in Raleigh.[5] The history of skyscrapers in Raleigh began with the completion of the North Carolina State Capital in 1840.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks Raleigh skyscrapers, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

Rank Name Image Height
ft / m		 Floors Year Coordinates Primary Purpose Notes
1 PNC Plaza 538 / 164 32 2008 35°46′37.0″N 78°38′19.4″W Office [2][6] Previously known as RBC Plaza; was the U.S. headquarters of RBC Bank. Tallest building in North Carolina outside of Charlotte. Tallest building built in Raleigh in the 2000s.
2 Two Hannover Square 431 / 131 29 1991 35°46′28.4″N 78°38′24.5″W Office [3] Commonly referred to as the "BB&T". Tallest building in Raleigh from 1991-2008.
3 Wells Fargo Capitol Center 400 / 122 30 1990 35°46′27.6″N 78°38′24.6″W Office [4] Formerly known as First Union Capitol Center and Wachovia Capitol Center. Tallest building in Raleigh from 1990-1991.
4 FNB Tower[7] (Charter Square North) 287 / 88 22 2019 35°46′25.9″N 78°38′21.3″W Office [8] Formerly known as Charter Square North.
5 One Progress Plaza 277 / 84 21 1977 35°46′37.5″N 78°38′20.2″W Office [9] Tallest building in Raleigh from 1977-1990.
6 Skyhouse Raleigh 264 / 81 23 2014 35°46′36.9″N 78°38′13.4″W Residential [10] Tallest apartment building in Raleigh.
7= Captrust Tower (NH Tower 1) 260 / 79 17 2009 35°50′13.6″N 78°38′23.5″W Office [11] Tallest building in North Hills, tallest building not in Downtown until Walter Tower is completed.
7= Bank of America Tower (NH Tower 2) 260 / 79 18 2016 35°50′17.7″N 78°38′26.0″W Office [12] Equal to the Captrust Tower tallest building in North Hills until Walter Tower is made.
9 Wake County Justice Center 258 / 79 11 2013 35°46′37.0″N 78°38′25.8″W Office
10 Red Hat Tower 251 / 77 19 2004 35°46′29.3″N 78°38′16.4″W Office [13] Previously the headquarters of Progress Energy; is now the headquarters of Red Hat;
11 The Dillon 250 / 76 17 2018 35°46′42.4″N 78°38′43.3″W Residential [14] Tallest building in the Warehouse District.
12 Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown 239 / 73 20 1969 35°46′51.7″N 78°38′38.2″W Hospitality [15] Tallest Hotel in Raleigh. Tallest building in Raleigh from 1969-1977.
13= Charter Square South 215 / 66 11 2015 35°46′24.5″N 78°38′20.0″W Office [16] Platinum LEED certified.
13= Wake County Public Safety Center 215 / 66 17 1991 35°46′34.3″N 78°38′26.1″W Office [17]
13= One Hannover Square 215 / 66 17 1985 35°46′28.5″N 78°38′19.7″W Office [18] Also known as One Bank of America Square and One Bank of America Plaza
13= Sheraton Capital Center 215 / 66 17 1982 35°46′30.6″N 78°38′23.9″W Hospitality [19]
17 Marriott City Center 203 / 62 17 2008 35°46′26.8″N 78°38′22.7″W Hospitality [20]
18 Quorum Center 200 / 61 15 2007 35°46′57.9″N 78°38′41.0″W Residential [21]

Tallest Under Construction

Buildings approved that are currently under construction, in site prep, or demolition phase. Buildings listed are planned to rise above 200 feet (60 m) and include:

Name Height
(ft.)		Height
(m.)		 Floors Year Status Primary Purpose Notes
Walter Residences 365 111 35 2022 Under Construction Residential Located at 4000 Front at North Hills Street, this tower will offer 376 residential units.[22]
301 Hillsborough 263 80 19 Under Construction Office Part of the Raleigh Crossing Development.[23]
AAP Tower 250 76 20 2020 Under Construction Office Located in the North Hills area, this is planned to become the new headquarters for Advanced Auto Parts.[24]
The Cardinal 239 73 18 Under Construction Residential Located in the North Hills area, this high rise development will offer 192 residential units.[25]

Tallest Proposed
Name Image Height
(ft.)		Height
(m.)		 Floors Year Status Primary Purpose Notes
Nexus Tower 250 76 20 2019 Proposed Residential [26]
506 Capital Blvd 40 Proposed Office/Residential [27]
Raleigh City Hall/Civic Tower 20 2021 Proposed Office [28]
Edison Office Tower 20 2019 Proposed Office [29]
400H 20 Proposed Office/Residential [30]
Smoky Hollow Phase III 500 150 40 2019 Proposed Office/Residential [31]
121 Fayetteville 415 126 32 2020 Proposed Office [32]

Timeline of tallest buildings

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Raleigh.

Name Image Height
ft (m)		 Floors Years tallest
North Carolina State Capital 97 / 30 3 1840-1859
First Baptist Church 98 / 30 1 1859-1874
Briggs Hardware Building 100 / 31 4 1874-1923
Odd Fellows Building 131 / 40 10 1923-1924
Sir Walter Hotel 141 / 43 12 1924-1929
Raleigh Banking and Trust Company Building 141 / 43 12 1929-1930
Capital Club Building 143 / 44 12 1930-1942
Wake County Office Building 190 / 58 16 1942-1964
Capital Bank Plaza 190 / 58 15 1964-1969
Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown 239 / 73 20 1969-1977
One Progress Plaza 277 / 84 21 1977-1990
Wells Fargo Capitol Center 400 / 122 30 1990-1991
Two Hannover Square 431 / 131 29 1991-2008
PNC Plaza 538 / 164 32 2008–Present

See also

References
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