Latitude[1] (previously known as the "Ernst & Young Tower at Latitude") is a skyscraper in Sydney's CBD, part of the World Square complex bounded by George, Goulburn, Liverpool and Pitt Streets in Sydney, Australia. Designed by Greg Crone, Latitude stands at a height of 222 m (728 ft).
| Latitude | |
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 Latitude viewed from street level | |
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| Alternative names | Ernst and Young Centre |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office |
| Address | 680 George Street, Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°52′37″S 151°12′25″E / 33.877°S 151.207°E |
| Construction started | 2003 |
| Completed | December 2004 |
| Opening | January 2005 |
| Height | 222 metres (728 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 51 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Greg Crone |
| Developer | Multiplex |
Design and construction
editThe 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.[2] The 51st floor is the headquarters for the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. The building also comprises the headquarters for Southern Cross Austereo, Hoyts, Reckitt Benckiser and Tabcorp Holdings.[3]
The building was opened in January 2005. It was built by Multiplex.[4]
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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ernst & Young Tower at Latitude, Sydney | 133068 | EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ 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
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