Carlton Centre, Tallest skyscraper and shopping complex in central Johannesburg, South Africa
The Carlton Centre rises 223 meters into the Johannesburg skyline with 50 floors of offices and retail spaces constructed from concrete by Skidmore Owings Merrill.
The construction required removing one million tons of earth and demolishing the Castle Lager brewery before its completion in 1973 at a cost of 88 million rand.
The observation deck on the 50th floor provides visitors with panoramic views across Johannesburg, displaying the urban landscape of South Africa's largest city.
The underground shopping center contains 180 stores, including fashion retailers, electronics shops, banking facilities, and restaurants serving both local and international cuisine.
The complex serves as headquarters for transport company Transnet, which purchased the building in 1999 for 33 million rand after the original hotel closed.
Location: Johannesburg
Inception: 1973
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Official opening: 1973
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 50
Elevators: 23
Height: 222.5 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: -26.20556,28.04667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
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