University Tower (Durham, North Carolina)

University Tower is a 17-story skyscraper in Durham, North Carolina. The University Club, a members-only dining club, is located in the tower's penthouse. The tower is also locally known as The Pickle due to its greenish color.^[1] Standing at 356 feet (108.5 meters), it is the tallest building in Durham.

University Tower
University Tower in 2020
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Multiuse
Location	3100 Tower Blvd Durham, North Carolina, USA
Coordinates	35.9716357°N 78.9592953°W / 35.9716357; -78.9592953
Completed	1982
Height	356 feet (109 m)
Technical details
Floor count	17
Design and construction
Developer	Tommy F. Stone
Website
university-tower.com

History

Construction on University Tower began in 1985 by Texas-based developer Tommy F. Stone.^[1] The 184,969 square-foot-tower was completed in 1986.^[1] It stands at 356 feet, making it the tallest building in Durham.^[2]

University Tower includes seventeen stories of office space.^[3] The penthouse is home to the University Club Restaurant, a private members-only dining club.^[3][4]