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| World Tower | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 91Liverpool Street, Sydney New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°52′35″S151°12′23″E / 33.87639°S 151.20639°E /-33.87639; 151.20639 |
| Construction started | 2001 |
| Completed | 2004 |
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| Architectural | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Roof | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 84 |
| Lifts/elevators | 14 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Fender Katsalidis Architects |
| Developer | Meriton |
TheWorld Tower is a residentialskyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Designed byFender Katsalidis, it stands at a height of 230 m (750 ft), making it thesecond tallest residential building in the city, surpassed byGreenland Centre.
Construction began in 2001 and was completed in 2004. Developed byMeriton,[1] The World Tower was the 2004 Bronze recipient of theEmporis Skyscraper Award, and was briefly Australia's tallest residential building from 2004 to 2006.
The World Tower consists of 75 above-ground levels, 10 basement levels, 15 lifts and 701 residential units. Each of the three residential sections of the building has a pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium, games room, and a private 24-seat theatrette. The pool and spa areas on levels 38 and 61 offer 180° views of Sydney. There is also a childcare centre located in the building.[citation needed]
Situated at the foot of World Tower isWorld Square, a shopping complex with aColes supermarket, several food outlets, and other specialty stores. The building is a brief walk from light rail and bus stops, and metro and train stations includingTown Hall andMuseum railway stations.[citation needed]
Scenes for the 1995 filmMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie were shot on the former property ofAnthony Hordern & Sons and future site of World Square.[citation needed]
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