Optus Centre, Office skyscraper in central Melbourne, Australia
The Optus Centre is an office tower on Collins Street in Melbourne's central business district, rising over 30 floors with a glass and steel facade. The upper floors hold commercial office spaces, while the ground and mezzanine levels contain cafes and areas that are open to the general public.
The tower was completed in 1975 and briefly held the title of Melbourne's tallest building before being surpassed just two years later. It was built during a period of rapid construction that reshaped the city's skyline throughout the 1970s.
The building is home to several large companies and nonprofit organizations, including a blood donor center that is open to the public. The lower floors feel more like a shared public space than a typical office tower, with people coming and going throughout the day.
The ground and mezzanine floors are open to visitors and offer cafes and seating in the main foyer. The tower sits in the heart of Melbourne's city center, making it easy to reach on foot or by public transport.
A pair of peregrine falcons has nested on the building's roof for years, and a screen in the foyer shows live footage from the nest. This means you can watch one of the world's fastest birds raising its young without leaving the lobby.
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