Premier Tower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Premier Tower |
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Premier Tower in 2021
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| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Location | 134–160 Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia |
| Coordinates | 37°49′02″S 144°57′13″E / 37.8173164°S 144.9536917°E |
| Groundbreaking | 2017 |
| Estimated completion | Late 2021 |
| Cost | AUD$350 million |
| Height | |
| Roof | 245.9 m (807 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 78 plus 2 underground |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Elenberg Fraser |
| Developer | Fragrance Group |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 660 apartments |
| Number of suites | 160 hotel suites |
Premier Tower is a tall building being built in Melbourne, Australia. It's located at the corner of Bourke Street and Spencer Street. This building will have both homes (apartments) and a hotel inside. It's called a "mixed-use" skyscraper because it has different uses.
Premier Tower: A New Skyscraper
Premier Tower is a very modern building. It was designed by a company called Elenberg Fraser. They first planned for it to be much taller, about 294 meters (965 feet) high. This would have made it 90 stories tall!
Design and Inspiration
The first plans for Premier Tower were made in 2014. But there was a rule about not casting shadows on the Yarra River. The river is an important part of Melbourne. So, the building's height had to be changed.
The designers made the building a bit shorter. It is now planned to be 245.9 meters (about 807 feet) tall. It will have 78 levels instead of 90. The design of the building is very unique. The architects said it was partly inspired by a music video. It was from the song "Ghost" by the singer Beyoncé.
Building it Tall
In May 2015, the government approved the new plans. Construction on Premier Tower started in January 2017. A company called Fragrance Group is building it. The whole project is expected to cost about $350 million Australian dollars.
When it's finished, Premier Tower will be one of the tallest buildings in Melbourne. It will add to the city's amazing skyline.
See also
In Spanish: Premier Tower para niños
