Latitude (building)

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
Latitude viewed from street level
Alternative namesErnst and Young Centre
General information
StatusComplete
TypeOffice
Address680 George Street, Sydney
CountryAustralia
Coordinates33.877°S 151.207°E / -33.877; 151.207
Construction started2003
CompletedDecember 2004
OpeningJanuary 2005
Height222 metres (728 ft)
Technical details
Floor count51
Design and construction
ArchitectGreg Crone
DeveloperMultiplex

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.[2] The 51st floor is the headquarters for the Australian Health Practitioners 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

References

List of tallest buildings in Australia
Next shorter
Circle on Cavill - North Tower
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Governor Phillip Tower
227m
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