Riverside Centre, Brisbane, Commercial skyscraper in Brisbane CBD, Australia
Riverside Centre is a 40-storey office tower at 123 Eagle Street, designed by Harry Seidler and completed in 1986. It rises 146 metres above ground and has a plaza at its base facing the Brisbane River, with a CityCat wharf, cafes and restaurants. The Riverwalk passes between the water and the public space around the skyscraper.
The tower was completed in 1986 during Brisbane's economic expansion driven by the mining and property boom of that decade. Its construction reflects the financial strength the city gained during this growth period.
The building weaves commercial spaces with public areas where office workers and visitors naturally gather throughout the day. The planted zones and water features inside create a social hub for the surrounding district.
The center sits on Eagle Street with straightforward access to public transport and proximity to the riverside walkway. Different entrances serve various areas, making it easy to navigate on foot.
The site was a cemetery before becoming wharves and low buildings, and the tower's plaza and steps are a recommended viewing point for the Riverfire celebrations. Sculptor Norman Carlberg collaborated with Harry Seidler on artworks for the Riverside project.
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