Governor Phillip Tower, High-rise building in Sydney, Australia
Description
Governor Phillip Tower is a 62-story high-rise with a grey granite and glass façade that rises above Sydney's financial district. The building contains ten underground levels and rests on zinc-plated transfer beams, housing office spaces for numerous international corporations.
History
The building was completed in 1993 on the site of the First Government House, which served as the center of colonial administration from 1788. This location marks a major transition in Sydney's development from administrative hub to modern financial center.
Culture
The Museum of Sydney occupies part of the complex and displays archaeological remains from the First Government House in its exhibition spaces. The site connects visitors directly with Australia's early colonial past through these preserved finds.
Practical
The tower sits in the heart of the CBD and is easily accessible by public transport. The Museum of Sydney within the complex is open to visitors, though the office building interior is generally not open to the public.
Did you know?
From many angles, the structure appears as Sydney's tallest building on the skyline, even though it ranks seventh by actual roof height. This visual illusion results from its central location and the arrangement of surrounding skyscrapers.
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