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San Francisco, California
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The building was sold in 1999 to Aegon, a Dutch company, although it still retains the Transamerica name.
Its distinctive pyramid shape was designed to allow more natural light to reach the streets below.
The building is capped with a 212-foot spire, which is illuminated at night and serves as a beacon in the San Francisco skyline.
Upon its completion in 1972, it held the title until 2018 when the Salesforce Tower surpassed it.
The building is clad in white quartz, which gives it a bright and distinctive appearance.
Locals often refer to it as 'The Pyramid' due to its unmistakable shape.
The building includes a 52-foot tall 'crown' that houses a red aircraft warning light and a 100-foot tall spire for emergency communication.
