GIO Building, Heritage office tower in Sydney central business district, Australia
The GIO Building rises ten stories high on Elizabeth Street, featuring distinct architectural elements influenced by American skyscrapers of the 1920s.
Construction of the GIO Building began in 1929 on land previously owned by Jacob Josephson, who settled in Sydney in 1820 and became mayor.
The structure stands as a testament to Sydney's newspaper publishing history, initially housing Sun Newspapers Limited's offices and printing operations.
Seven elevators provide access throughout the ten-floor building, which maintains its role as an active office space in Sydney's business district.
The building incorporates Benedict stone, Uralla granite, and Cudgegong marble, materials that demonstrate the construction techniques of interwar architecture.
Location: New South Wales
Floors above the ground: 10
Elevators: 7
GPS coordinates: -33.86825,151.21087
Latest update: March 9, 2025 21:48
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