Chifley Tower. Sydney. Australia.
S 33° 51.965 E 151° 12.685
56H E 334559 N 6251253
When measured to the top of its spire, the 244 metre Chifley Tower is considered the tallest building in Sydney.
Waymark Code: WM8GWR
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 03/31/2010
Views: 19
Due to its prominent location in the north-east CBD, Chifley Tower has broad harbour views from its 42 storeys. There are 42 levels occupied by law firms, financial institutions and major corporates. Within the building and fronting Chifley Square, Chifley Plaza includes a selection of international and national retailers, an extensive food court, service shops and accessible public space. Renowned restaurants - Forty One and Azuma operate from the building.
A 3-metre lightning rod was added in 2000. To stop the tower from moving in the wind a giant steel pendulum weighing 400 tonnes is held from 8×75 mm wires near the rooftop. Level 41 Restaurant is 185m above street level.
Building Name: Chifley Tower.
Structure Height: 800
Number of Stories: 50
Year Built: 1992
Architect/Design Firm: Kohn Pedersen Fox
Style: Post-Modern
Use: Office Building
Publicly accessible areas:
Retail Plaza and Restaurant...Level 41 Restaurant
Hours:
Centre Trading hours 9am - 6pm, Foodcourt until 4pm, and later restaurant hours.
Cost:
Only if you wish to buy something!
Address:
2 Chifley Square.
Sydney.
Building Website: [Web Link]
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]
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