Standard Bank Centre, Skyscraper in Johannesburg Central Business District, South Africa.
Description
Standard Bank Centre is a 31-story skyscraper rising 139 meters in Johannesburg's central business district. The building features extensive glass facades with tinted double-glazed windows and contains eight elevators serving more than 30,000 square meters of open-plan office space without interior support columns.
History
The structure was completed in 1968 and held the title of Africa's tallest building until 1970. It lost this distinction when the Trust Bank Building surpassed its height.
Culture
The building represents Johannesburg's emergence as a financial hub during the 1960s and symbolizes the city's economic growth during that period. Its presence in the skyline reflects how banking institutions shaped the city's development and identity.
Practical
The building is located in central Johannesburg with good public transportation access to the area. Its modern elevator system and spacious corridors make it easy to navigate throughout the structure.
Did you know?
The building was constructed using an innovative top-down method where the central core was first established and floors were then added using suspended cantilevered arms. This construction approach was noteworthy for its time and allowed for efficient building execution.
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