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Southern Life Centre

Coordinates: 26°12′21″S 28°02′12″E / 26.2058°S 28.0366°E / -26.2058; 28.0366
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Southern Life Centre
The Southern Life Centre with the Standard Bank Centre in the background
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General information
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
Coordinates26°12′21″S 28°02′12″E / 26.2058°S 28.0366°E / -26.2058; 28.0366
Completed1973
Height
Roof138 m (453 ft)

The Southern Life Centre is an international style skyscraper in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa.

History

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Construction started in 1970 and was completed in 1973. The architects were Monty, Sack, Nurcombe, Summerley, Ringrose and Partners, while the structural engineeriners were Ove Arup and Partners.

Description

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The building has a height of 138 metres (453 ft) and comprises 30 floors. It is also known as African Eagle Life Centre/Momentumn Life Centre. It is notable for having a pyrimide glass shape on its roof. The building is also used for advertising. The skyscraper is located at 45 Commissioner Street 323 m North West of Standard Bank Centre. It is the 15th tallest building in South Africa.

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