Southern Cross Tower, Skyscraper in Melbourne, Australia.
Southern Cross Tower is a modern skyscraper in Melbourne's business district consisting of two connected sections with glass facades that shimmer in the sunlight. The 39-story structure houses large office spaces primarily used by government departments, with the east tower containing substantial floorspace.
The tower was completed in 2004 on the site of the former Southern Cross Hotel, marking a significant shift in the city's business district. Its construction represented the modernization of Melbourne's central commercial area through contemporary design.
The building represents a shift in Melbourne's governmental operations by centralizing multiple Victorian state departments that were previously scattered across the city.
The main entrance is street-facing and the building is easily accessible by public transport. Inside, clear signage and multiple elevators make it straightforward to navigate between floors and sections.
The building operates a water recycling system that processes collected rainwater and greywater for daily maintenance and cleaning operations. This approach significantly reduces reliance on external water supplies.
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