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Marble Towers, Office skyscraper in Central Business District, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Marble Towers structure rises 152 meters into the sky with its distinctive concrete and marble exterior spanning across 32 floors.

When this building opened its doors in 1973, it held the record as the highest structure in both South Africa and the entire African continent.

The architecture of Marble Towers represents the modernist design principles of 1970s South Africa during a period of economic advancement.

An eight-story parking facility connects directly to the main building, providing extensive parking space for office workers and visitors.

The intersection of Jeppe and Von Wielligh Streets marks the location of this tower, which was initially named the Sanlam Centre.

Location: Johannesburg

Inception: 1973

Official opening: 1973

Floors above the ground: 32

Height: 152 m

GPS coordinates: -26.20183,28.04750

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27

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