The Leonardo (Sandton)

The Leonardo is a 55 floor mixed-use property development in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa that stands at a height of 234 metres (768 ft), 11 metres (36 ft) taller than the previous tallest building in Africa.[1][2] The building is built at 75 Maude Street, approximately 100 metres from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

The Leonardo
The Leonardo, as seen from the rooftop of The Michelangelo Towers in Sandton
Alternative names	75 on Maude
General information
Status	Complete
Type	Mixed-use
Location	Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Coordinates	26.103733°S 28.059469°E / -26.103733; 28.059469
Groundbreaking	17 November 2015
Construction started	2015
Completed	2019
Cost	R2 billion
Owner	Legacy
Height
Roof	234 metres (770 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	55
Design and construction
Architect	Co-Arc International Architects
Website
www.theleonardo.co.za

The development includes street level shops as well as an above ground podium, where a swimming pool, restaurant and several other facilities are located.[3] The facilities are open to public use, and can be booked through Legacy Hotels and Resorts.

It has been announced that the 2100 square metre, 3 floor penthouse apartment will go on the market for R180million which, if sold, will make this the most expensive sectional title property ever sold in South Africa.[4] The entire structure cost R2 billion and consists of 200 apartments and 11 floors of commercial office.[5][6]

The design has changed significantly since it was announced and was originally scheduled to be designed by AMA architect firm and be completed by 2010.[7][8]

On 17 November 2015, the Leonardo began construction. By late April 2018, the Leonardo was the tallest building in Sandton, exceeding the Sandton City Office tower which stands at 141 metres, and by mid April 2019, the Leonardo was topped out and is now officially the tallest building in Africa.