One Progress Plaza (Raleigh, North Carolina)

One Progress Plaza is a prominent high-rise building in Raleigh, North Carolina, completed in 1977 as the headquarters for Carolina Power & Light, now known as Progress Energy Inc. Standing 21 floors tall and encompassing 440,000 square feet, it is a significant landmark in the city. Originally named Center Plaza and later the CP&L Building, it was renamed in 2003 to reflect its role as part of a larger complex. The building's history includes a merger that prompted a relocation of operations, making it an interesting site for those exploring the evolution of corporate architecture and business in Raleigh.