ANZ Bank Centre explained

ANZ Bank Centre
Location:161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates:-33.8659°N 151.2116°W
Status:Completed
Start Date:2010
Completion Date:April 2013
Building Type:Office
Roof:180m (590feet)
Architectural:195m (640feet)
Floor Count:46
Cost:A$ 800 million
Floor Area:58316-2NaN-2
Main Contractor:Grocon
Developer:Grocon

ANZ Bank Centre is a premium grade commercial office building in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The skyscraper measured to the top of its roof is 180m (590feet) tall, with an architectural height of 195m (640feet).

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 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, they are the fastest lifts in Australia.

Major tenants

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fjmt.com.au/ Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
  2. Web site: ANZ Bank Centre . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110324074349/http://www.161castlereagh.com.au/ . 2011-03-24 .
  3. Web site: Sydney's Biggest CBD Project "Tops Out" . Tania . 13 July 2012 . . 18 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121203213855/http://www.grocon.com/media-releases/sydneys-biggest-cbd-project-tops-out-to-be-sydneys-tallest-this-year/ . 3 December 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  4. Web site: GPT optimistic on outlook . 2 May 2013 . . Australia= . Australian News Channel . 18 June 2013.
  5. Web site: $20m could bag the city's top spot, if only it were for sale . Johnstone, Toby . 6 April 2013 . Domain . 18 June 2013.