Summary
The Southern Life Centre is an international style skyscraper in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa.
| 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) |
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
External links edit
Media related to Southern Life Centre at Wikimedia Commons