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Deutsche Bank Place
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Alternative names BT Tower
General information
Status Complete
Type Commercial
Architectural style Late Modernism / Structural expressionism
Address 126 Phillip Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Country Australia
Coordinates 33°52′1″S 151°12′42″E / 33.86694°S 151.21167°E / -33.86694; 151.21167
Current tenants
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Allens
  • New Chambers
  • Infrastructure Australia
  • Investa Property Group
Construction started 2003
Completed 2005
Owner Investa Property Group
Height
Antenna spire 240 metres (790 ft)
Roof 160 metres (520 ft)
Technical details
Material Concrete, glass and steel
Floor count 39
Floor area 42,965 square metres (462,470 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect Norman Foster
Architecture firm Foster and Partners
Developer Investa Property Group
Structural engineer Arup Group

Deutsche Bank Place is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It stands at 240 meters (about 787 feet) high. You can find it at 126 Phillip Street in the heart of Sydney's main business area. Construction on this impressive building started in 2002 and was finished in 2005. The famous architect Norman Foster and his company, Foster and Partners, designed it.

About the Building

Deutsche Bank Place is a modern skyscraper with 39 floors. It is made mostly of concrete, glass, and steel. The building is known for its unique design, which is part of a style called structural expressionism. This means that parts of the building's structure, like its supports, are visible and are part of its look.

Who Uses the Building?

The main company that uses this building is Deutsche Bank. They occupy seven floors and the building is named after them. Other important companies and groups also have offices here. These include the law firm Allens, Investa Property Group, and New Chambers.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Deutsche Bank Place para niños

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