HOK-designed office tower will be iconic landmark

Following approval by Cincinnati's Urban Design Review Board, the Great American Building at Queen City Square is one step closer to reality.

Designed by HOK, the 41-story, 800,000-square-foot tower will be the city's tallest building when completed in 2011.

In a media release, HOK founding partner Gyo Obata says that the building, with its unique tiara, will "serve as an instantly recognizable beacon to the city".

"There isn't another building in the world that resembles this," Obata says.

Western & Southern Financial Group subsidiary Eagle Realty Group is developing the tower and American Financial Group, Inc. has been named as the anchor tenant.

Read the full release here.