ANZ Bank Centre is a commercial building in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The skyscraper measured to the top of its roof is 180 metres (591 ft) tall, with an architectural height of 195 metres (640 ft).
| ANZ Bank Centre | |
|---|---|
 The tower in September 2018 | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°51′57.4″S 151°12′41.9″E / 33.865944°S 151.211639°E |
| Construction started | 2010 |
| Completed | April 2013 |
| Cost | A$ 800 million |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 195 m (640 ft) |
| Roof | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 46 |
| Floor area | 58,316 m2 (627,700 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT) |
| Developer | Grocon |
| Main contractor | Grocon |
| Website | |
| www | |
Description
editThe 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.[citation needed]
The lift system for ANZ Bank Centre was supplied by Schindler. Traveling at speeds of 9 metres per second (30 ft/s), they are the fastest lifts in Australia.[citation needed]
Major tenants
edit- ANZ Bank - 29,000 m2 (310,000 sq ft)
- Herbert Smith Freehills - 18,500 m2 (199,000 sq ft)[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT)
- ^ a b "ANZ Bank Centre". Archived from the original on 24 March 2011.
- ^ a b Tania (13 July 2012). "Sydney's Biggest CBD Project "Tops Out"". Grocon. Archived from the original on 3 December 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ "GPT optimistic on outlook". Sky News. Australia=: Australian News Channel. 2 May 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ Johnstone, Toby (6 April 2013). "$20m could bag the city's top spot, if only it were for sale". Domain. Retrieved 18 June 2013.