Bourke Place facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bourke Place |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Location | Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, Victoria |
| Coordinates | 37°48′57.37″S 144°57′21.56″E / 37.8159361°S 144.9559889°E |
| Construction started | 1990 |
| Completed | 1991 |
| Owner | AMP Capital |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 254 metres (833 ft) |
| Roof | 224 metres (735 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 51 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Godfrey & Spowers |
| Services engineer | Norman Disney & Young |
Bourke Place is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Melbourne, Australia. It stands at 224-metre (735 ft) (about 735 feet) high. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in Melbourne and also in Australia. It was finished being built in 1991.
About Bourke Place
Bourke Place is found at 600 Bourke Street in the heart of Melbourne's main business area. It is a modern-style building designed by the architects Godfrey & Spowers.
Building Features
One of the most noticeable things about Bourke Place is its unique sloped roof. This roof helps to hide different types of communication equipment. The outside of the building is covered with 170,000 square metres (1,800,000 sq ft) (about 1.8 million square feet) of special laminated glass.
In 2019, the main entrance area on the ground floor was updated. This work was guided by 3XN Architects and NH Architecture.
Who Works There?
Many different companies have offices in Bourke Place. A lot of law firms are located here, including King & Wood Mallesons, which uses the top eleven floors. Other law firms like Sparke Helmore Lawyers, Gadens, and Lander & Rogers also have offices in the building. Other businesses, such as M&K Lawyers, Berkshire Hathaway, Scottish Pacific, and Interpro, also work from Bourke Place.
