ABSA Centre Cape Town, Office building in Cape Town, South Africa
The ABSA Centre reaches a height of 117 meters and contains 34 floors of office space in the business district of Cape Town.
The structure was originally built in 1970 as the Heerengracht Hotel before being converted into office spaces for the ABSA banking group.
The building represents the architectural development of Cape Town's financial sector during the late twentieth century with its glass curtain walls.
The location at coordinates -33.920389, 18.424306 provides direct access to multiple transportation options and business facilities in downtown Cape Town.
The building underwent a transformation in 2019 to become Foreshore Place, incorporating residential units alongside its office spaces.
Location: Cape Town
Inception: 1970
Floors above the ground: 34
Height: 117 m
GPS coordinates: -33.92039,18.42431
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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