Brookfield Place (Perth) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brookfield Place
General information
Status	Complete
Type	Office
Location	Perth, Western Australia
Coordinates	31°57′17.35″S 115°51′17.49″E / 31.9548194°S 115.8548583°E / -31.9548194; 115.8548583
Construction started	April 2008
Completed	2012
Opening	2012 (est.)
Cost	A$500 million (est.)
Height
Antenna spire	234 m (767.72 ft)
Roof	204 m (669.29 ft)
Top floor	190 m (623.36 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	46
Floor area	71,000 m2 (760,000 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators	28
Design and construction
Architect	Hassell, Fitzpatrick & Partners
Developer	Brookfield Properties
Main contractor	Brookfield Multiplex

Brookfield Place is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, located in Perth, Western Australia. It is currently the second tallest building in Western Australia. This impressive building is found at 125 St Georges Terrace. Its main tenant, or biggest office user, is BHP.

Building work started in April 2008 and finished in 2012. The whole project cost about A$500 million. Other companies with offices here include PwC, Allianz, Barrick Gold, Navitas and Servcorp.

In 2011, the developers planned a second stage for Brookfield Place. This included another office tower, Tower 2, which is 16 storeys tall. Tower 2 was finished in 2015. Big companies like Multiplex, Westpac, Wesfarmers, Ashurst LLP, Corrs Chambers Westgarth and Deloitte have offices there.

You can also find shops at Brookfield Place. Some of the retail tenants include Montblanc and Daniel Hechter.

History of Brookfield Place

How the Site Changed Hands

The land where Brookfield Place stands has an interesting past. Here are some key moments:

• 1986: Two businessmen, Laurie Connell and Alan Bond, bought parts of the site. They partnered with the State Superannuation Board.
• 1988: The site, once known as Perth Technical College, was sold for $270 million. It was renamed "Westralia Square." One office building was built.
• 2003: The site was sold again to Multiplex and Stowe for $19 million.
• December 2007: BHP, a large mining company, signed a huge deal. They decided to rent 60,000 square metres of office space. This was the biggest office leasing deal in Perth's history at the time.
• March 2008: Perth's Lord Mayor announced that BHP would make Perth their main headquarters.

Design and Features

Unique Look of the Main Tower

Brookfield Place Tower is special because its main support structure, called the "core," is on one side. This makes it the tallest building in the southern hemisphere with this design. It was designed by Hassell and Fitzpatrick + Partners.

The project also involved restoring old buildings nearby. These are called the Newspaper House Group of Buildings. They were built between 1910 and 1932 and are important historical sites.

The design helps keep the building cool. The side core protects the building from the hot northern sun. Outside, you can see the strong structural "exoskeletons" on the east and west sides. These create the tower's unique look. The vertical lines of the building make it look even taller. The top of the building has a cool, tapered roof crown.

The distinctive top of Brookfield Place Tower.

Tower 2 and Connectivity

Tower 2 was designed by Woods Bagot. It has large office floors with lots of open space. The project also includes a covered walkway. This walkway goes across Mounts Bay Road. It helps people easily connect between the Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, Elizabeth Quay Train Station and Perth's CBD (city centre).

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See also

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