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The '''Marriott Marquis''' is a 3-star [[Marriott Hotel]] and the 11th tallest [[skyscraper]] in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. Designed by Atlanta [[architect]] [[John Portman]], It is probably one of the most well-recognized [[building]]s in the city. Because of its noticeable bulging base, it is often referred to as the "[[pregnant]] building". [[Construction]] was completed on the building in [[1985]].

One of the defining features of the Marriott Marquis is its large [[atrium (architecture)|atrium]]. The atrium spans the entire height of the building and consists of two vertical chambers divided by [[elevator]] shafts and bridges. It is often noted as one of the largest hotel atriums in the world. The hotel is also the largest [[convention center]] in the [[southeastern United States]].

The blue and red structures near the top of the north face (visible in photo) is a window washer rig which holds the window washers and their equipment against the side of the building.

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