World Tower
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The World Tower is a residential skyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Designed by Fender Katsalidis, it stands at a height of Template:Cvt, making it the fourth tallest residential-only building in the city.
Construction began in 2001 and was completed in 2004. Developed by Meriton,[1] The World Tower was the 2004 Bronze recipient of the Emporis Skyscraper Award, and was briefly Australia's tallest residential building from 2004 to 2006.
The World Tower consists of 75 above-ground levels, 10 basement levels, 15 lifts and 701 residential units. Each of the three residential sections of the building has a pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium, games room, and a private 24-seat theatrette. The pool and spa areas on levels 38 and 61 offer 180° views of Sydney. There is also a childcare centre located in the building.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Situated at the foot of World Tower is World Square, a shopping complex with a Coles supermarket, several food outlets, and other specialty stores. The building is a brief walk from light rail and bus stops, and metro and train stations including Town Hall and Museum railway stations.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Scenes for the 1995 film Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie were shot on the former property of Anthony Hordern & Sons and future site of World Square.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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View from north on street level
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Close up of the tower
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Illuminated roof feature at night
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The tower from Liverpool Street
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References
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- ↑ Mehmet Halis Günel, Hüseyin Emre Ilgin. Tall Buildings: Structural Systems and Aerodynamic Form. Routledge, 2014, p. 188.
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External links
- World Tower on Emporis.comTemplate:Category handler[<span title="Script error: No such module "string".">usurped]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (General database of skyscrapers)
- World Tower apartments
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