Latitude (building)
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| Ernst & Young Centre | |
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 Latitude viewed from Chinatown, with World Tower behind it. | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Opened |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 680 George Street Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Construction started | 2003 |
| Estimated completion | Topping out: November 2004 Completion: December 2004 |
| Opening | January 2005 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 51 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Greg Crone |
| Developer | Multiplex |
Latitude is part of the World Square complex bounded by George, Goulburn, Liverpool and Pitt Street in Sydney, Australia. The building's official name is Ernst & Young Tower at Latitude and is located on the corner of George and Goulburn streets.
Design and construction
The building comprises a low rise office, a retail complex incorporating a series of laneways and a high rise commercial tower for Ernst & Young. The 51 storey structure is 190 m in height and 222 m to the top of the spire. The 51st floor is the HQ for the Australian Health practitioners regulation agency (AHPRA). The building also comprises the headquarters for Austereo and Hoyts.
The building was opened in January 2005. It was built by Multiplex.[1]
The architect responsible for the design was Greg Crone, known for his work with King Street Wharf, Citigroup Centre and 400 George Street.
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