ANZ Bank Centre is a commercial building in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The skyscraper measured to the top of its roof is 180 m tall, with an architectural height of 195 m.
Description
The glass style building was designed by Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT),[1] a Sydney-based architectural firm and construction was carried out by Grocon, a Melbourne-based developer.[2]
Located at 161 Castlereagh Street, a large pedestrian plaza links Castlereagh Street with Pitt Street.[2] The tower mostly feature commercial use, with the ANZ Bank signing up for naming rights and a large amount of floor space. Retail space will be available at ground level with frontages to both Castlereagh and Pitt Streets.
The topping out ceremony, marking the completion of the building's structure, was held on 13 July 2012.[3] Construction of the A$800 million tower was completed in April 2013.[4]
A private penthouse located on two levels, levels 43 and 44, with a rooftop pool and terrace is accessible by a one-stop private lift.[5]
Legion House, a heritage listed building located at the site has been redeveloped into unique office accommodation as part of the project.
The lift system for ANZ Bank Centre was supplied by Schindler. Traveling at speeds of 9 m/s, they are the fastest lifts in Australia.
Major tenants
- ANZ Bank - 29,000 m2
- Herbert Smith Freehills - 18,500 m2[3]
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Sydney
- List of tallest buildings in Australia
External links
References
- Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT)^
- ANZ Bank Centre^
- Tania. Sydney's Biggest CBD Project "Tops Out" Grocon, 13 July 2012, retrieved 18 June 2013^
- GPT optimistic on outlook Sky News, Australian News Channel, 2 May 2013, retrieved 18 June 2013^
- Johnstone, Toby. $20m could bag the city's top spot, if only it were for sale Domain, 6 April 2013, retrieved 18 June 2013^