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WATCH: 200-foot office tower imploded in seconds in metro Atlanta
WSB-TV • • business
Key Points:
- An 18-story office building in Chamblee, Georgia, was demolished through a planned implosion after standing for 45 years, with explosives bringing down the more than 200-foot-tall structure in seconds.
- The building, owned by Highwoods Properties, was previously home to the U.S. Department of Revenue until 2024, and plans to convert it into 289 apartments were abandoned due to feasibility issues.
- The triangular shape of the building posed additional engineering challenges to ensure the structure collapsed inward safely within about two seconds.
- The demolition evoked memories of the 2017 implosion of the Georgia Dome, another significant Atlanta-area structure, which made way for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- The implosion marks the end of the building’s presence on the metro Atlanta skyline and reflects the difficulty in repurposing aging commercial properties.
