- Riparian Plaza
Infobox Skyscraper
building_name = Riparian Plaza
caption =
year_started built = 200
year_finished = 2005
antenna_spire = m to ft|250|abbr=yes|spell=0|precision=0|wiki=yes [ [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=riparianplaza-brisbane-australia Riparian Plaza, Brisbane / Emporis.com ] ]
roof = m to ft|200|abbr=yes|spell=0|precision=0|wiki=no
top floor = m to ft|188|abbr=yes|spell=0|precision=0|wiki=no [ [http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=7427 Riparian Plaza, Brisbane - SkyscraperPage.com ] ]
floor_count = 53
status = Completed
groundbreaking =
completion =
opening = 2005
use = Mixed-use
architect =Harry Seidler
developer = Riverside Development,Grocon
url = [http://www.riparianplaza.com.au]Riparian Plaza is a 53-storey skyscraper located in the central business district of
Brisbane ,Queensland ,Australia . At 200 metres in height, it is the city's second tallest building, after the Aurora Tower. It is a mixed use building, with 11 car park levels from the ground up, 25 commercial levels, and 10 residential levels housing 50 penthouse apartments.On top of the tower is a 50 metre communications
spire , which does not count towards the official height of the building as only spires are recognised as part of the overall height. A recreation centre including a swimming pool is located on 39th floor, between the commercial and residential sections. The carpark is accessed via ahelical annexe.Construction and design
The building was designed by
architect Harry Seidler . Most office spaces have river views, due to the angle of the building and the lack of column on these mid level floors.cite web |url=http://www.infolink.com.au/n/Major-Brisbane-development-project-designed-by-Harry-Seidler-n752592 |title=Major Brisbane development project designed by Harry Seidler |accessdate=2008-09-20 |date=2000-11-16 |work=Infolink |publisher=Reed Business Information ] In October 2007, Riparian Plaza won the top prize for commercial architecture at the annual national architecture awards. [ [http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/10/25/1192941249593.html Vic and Qld dominate architecture awards] . 25 October, 2007. Retrieved on 27 October, 2007.]The total cost of the project was A$100 million. A portion of waterfront land at 71 Eagle Street, was the last vacant block in Brisbane CBD. ] Riparian Plaza was the first, new, premium office space available in the Brisbane CBD for a decade.
Brisbane Square completed in 2006, was the next major office building constructed in Brisbane.There were significant delays in completion of the building. It was originally scheduled to be completed by early
2004 (giving a record construction time of 100 weeks). This date was continually pushed back. The delay led to significant criticism of the project in the local media, as well as complaints from prospective tenants of the building and withdrawal of committed tenants. The building was completed in late2005 .Tenants
Tenants include broker Wilson HTM and law firm
Clayton Utz .John Pearce , former CEO of the nearbyCollection House , paid $6.7 million for the top penthouse.Gallery
ee also
*Aurora Tower
*Central Plaza
*Riverside Centre
*Waterfront Place
*List of tallest buildings in Brisbane
*List of tallest buildings in Australia References
External links
* [http://www.riparianplaza.com.au/ Riparian Plaza official site]
* [http://www.apartmentreviews.com.au/buildings/00028.htm/ Riparian Plaza apartments]
* [http://www.nsre.com.au Riparian Plaza residential real estate agent - sales and rentals]
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