Riparian Plaza, Mixed-use skyscraper in Brisbane, Australia
Riparian Plaza is a 53-story tower reaching 250 meters (820 feet) in height, positioned at a 45-degree angle to align with the Brisbane River waterfront. Inside, the structure houses office floors, residential units, parking levels, and public access areas.
Construction started in 2002 and finished in 2005, making this the final major project by architect Harry Seidler. The tower emerged during a period when Brisbane was reshaping its riverfront with contemporary tall buildings.
The tower's name refers to the open plaza and promenade at its base, 3,500 m2 of public space on what was the last vacant waterfront block in the CBD. The upper plaza level holds Madame Wu, an Asian fusion restaurant. The exterior appeared in the 2009 film Daybreakers.
The car park occupies the 11 lowest levels and is reached by a helical annexe attached to the tower. The open plaza and promenade at street level total 3,500 m2, and the upper plaza level holds the Madame Wu restaurant. The recreation centre with swimming pool sits on the 39th floor, between the offices and the apartments.
The exterior appears in the 2009 science-fiction thriller Daybreakers. In 2005 a severe storm stranded two window washers on the 30th floor until rescuers removed a pane of glass to reach them. The 39th-floor recreation centre, with its pool, sits between the office and residential sections.
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