| Governor Macquarie Tower | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Skyscraper |
| Location | Central Business District, Sydney, Australia |
| Construction started | 1990 |
| Completed | 1993 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 39 |
| Floor area | 30,500 m2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Owner | Dexus Property Group(50%) General Property Trust (25%) Australian Prime Property Fund |
| Architect | Denton Corker Marshall |
| Structural engineer | Ove Arup Partners |
| Main contractor | Grocon Constructors Pty Ltd |
Governor Macquarie Tower stands at 41 storeys and is adjacent and south of Governor Phillip Tower. It has identical façade treatments but its form and massing are significantly different with no dramatic roof structure, and it has a staggered, rather than sheer lines. The primary tenant is the New South Wales Government including the Premier’s Office. It occupies the site of the former Legal & General building which at the time was the tallest building to have been demolished in Sydney.
The main entry to both buildings is from Farrer Place. They share what is arguably Sydney’s most impressive and grandiose foyer, which links the two buildings and provides another entrance from Phillip Street.
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