Formica Building

The Formica Building, also known as the Mercantile Center, is a notable mixed-use structure in Cincinnati, Ohio, designed by architect Harry Weese and opened in 1970. Originally housing the headquarters of the Formica Corporation and the Contemporary Arts Center, it was once the largest venue for contemporary art in the U.S. The building features an office tower and an arcade that connects Fourth and Fifth Streets, integrating with the Cincinnati Skywalk system. After a period of vacancy, plans are underway for its transformation into a mixed-use residential development, making it a point of interest for both tourists and researchers exploring urban redevelopment and contemporary art history.