Southern Life Centre
| Southern Life Centre | |
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 The Southern Life Centre with the Standard Bank Centre in the background | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 26°12′21″S 28°02′12″E / 26.2058°S 28.0366°E |
| Completed | 1973 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 138 m (453 ft) |
The Southern Life Centre is an international style skyscraper in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa.
History
[edit]Construction started in 1970 and was completed in 1973. The architects were Monty, Sack, Nurcombe, Summerley, Ringrose and Partners, while the structural engineeriners were Ove Arup and Partners.
Description
[edit]The building has a height of 138 metres (453 ft) and comprises 30 floors. It is also known as African Eagle Life Centre/Momentumn Life Centre. It is notable for having a pyrimide glass shape on its roof. The building is also used for advertising. The skyscraper is located at 45 Commissioner Street 323 m North West of Standard Bank Centre. It is the 15th tallest building in South Africa.
References
[edit]- Amethyst: Johannesburg Landmarks. Retrieved 11 February 2008.
- Emporis.com[usurped]
External links
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