Key Bank Center

Louis H. Sullivan Built 1929 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

Art Deco 90%
Skyscraper 70%

The Key Bank Center, originally known as the M&T Building, is an iconic skyscraper in Buffalo, New York. It features a distinctive Art Deco design, symbolizing the prosperity of the city during the late 1920s.

Architectural Styles

Art Deco

90%

The Art Deco style is evident in the building's geometric forms and decorative motifs, characterized by its bold colors, streamlined shapes, and symmetrical designs.

Ziggurat-style roof
Decorative stonework
Vertical lines
Stylized exteriors
Colorful metal accents

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Skyscraper

70%

As a skyscraper, the building reaches significant height, dominating the skyline with its vertical design and use of modern materials.

Height dominance
Steel frame construction
Setback design
Large windows
Prominent base

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Notable Features

Ziggurat-style crown
Innovative use of materials
Historic significance as a local landmark

Historical Context

Constructed during a time of economic growth in the late 1920s, the Key Bank Center reflects the architectural ambition of the era and the rise of Buffalo as a major urban center.

Fun Facts

It was the tallest building in Buffalo at the time of its completion.
The building underwent a major renovation in the 1980s to preserve its historic features.

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