Latitude (building)
Latitude is part of the World Square complex bounded by George, Goulburn, Liverpool and Pitt Streets in Sydney, Australia. The building is located on the corner of George and Goulburn streets.
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 Latitude viewed from Chinatown, with World Tower behind it. | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Opened |
| Type | Office |
| Address | 680 George Street, Sydney |
| Town or city | New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 33.877°S 151.207°E |
| Construction started | 2003 |
| Estimated completion | Topping out: November 2004 Completion: December 2004 |
| Opening | January 2005 |
| Height | 222 metres (728 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 51 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Greg Crone |
| Developer | Multiplex |
Design and construction
The building comprises a low rise office, a retail complex incorporating a series of laneways and a high rise commercial tower. The 51 storey structure is 190 m in height and 222 m to the top of the spire. Its main tenant was Ernst & Young until 2017.[1] The 51st floor is the headquarters for the Australian Health practitioners regulation agency (AHPRA). The building also comprises the headquarters for Austereo, Hoyts, Reckitt Benckiser and Tabcorp Holdings.[2]
The building was opened in January 2005. It was built by Multiplex.[3]
The architect responsible for the design was Greg Crone, known for his work with King Street Wharf, Citigroup Centre and 400 George Street.
See also
- Skyscrapers in Sydney
- List of tallest buildings in Australia
References
- EY Sydney is moving to 200 George St Ernst & Young
- Tabcorp to move its Sydney headquarters to CBD JLL 20 May 2014
- Latitude at World Square Archived 2009-10-14 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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