180 Brisbane starts on site

Construction has recently commenced on 180 Brisbane, a stunning new $300 million 34-storey office tower, located at 180 Ann Street in Brisbane. The ambitious project is being developed by Daisho Group, constructed by Watpac, designed by architects Crone Partners and project managed by Savills. Hyder has been appointed to provide civil, structural and façade design for the development.

It will also include a huge artistic imprint of the Brisbane River on its façade; the first artistic imprint façade in Brisbane. An ambitious green rating target is also featured; the aim to be Brisbane’s first 6 Star Green Star V3 Office grading and aiming for a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy Rating.

When complete this iconic building will truly transform the CBD and set a new standard for commercial buildings.

180B axo view

what is the largest span of the sydney harbour bridge?

503m and for a while was the worlds widest long spanning bridge. It is the fifth longest spanning arch bridge and the worlds tallest steel arch bridge at 134m. For a bridge designed in 1932 by an engineer, nicknamed “The Coathanger” and synonymous to Australia, it is a great piece of art and architecture iconic to the Sydney skyline.

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