RBC Centre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RBC Centre |
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| Alternative names | RBC Dexia Building |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Address | 155 Wellington Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 3H6 |
| Coordinates | 43°38′45″N 79°23′06″W / 43.6457°N 79.385°W |
| Construction started | 2006 |
| Completed | 2009 |
| Owner | Cadillac Fairview/ ONTREA (50%) Ontario Pension Board (50%) |
| Management | Cadillac Fairview |
| Height | |
| Roof | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 43 |
| Floor area | 112,900 m2 (1,215,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 30 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Kohn Pedersen Fox, Bregman + Hamann Architects, Sweeny Sterling Finlayson &Co Architects |
| Developer | Cadillac Fairview |
| Main contractor | PCL Construction |
The RBC Centre, also known as the RBC Dexia Building, is a tall office building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It's a busy place where many people work. Unlike some other big bank buildings in Toronto, the RBC Centre is not right in the main Financial District. Since 2012, it has been owned and managed by two groups: Cadillac Fairview Corporation and the Ontario Pension Board. The building is also connected to the PATH, which is a cool underground walkway system in Toronto.
About the RBC Centre
The RBC Centre is a modern skyscraper that stands out in Toronto's skyline. It was built between 2006 and 2009. The building has 43 floors and reaches a height of 185 meters (about 607 feet). It is mainly used for commercial offices.
Who Works There?
The main company that uses the RBC Centre is the Royal Bank of Canada. This bank has offices in several other buildings in downtown Toronto. These include Royal Bank Plaza and the Royal Bank Building. The RBC Centre is one of their most important locations.
Green Building Features
The RBC Centre is known for being very environmentally friendly. It earned a special award called Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold status. This means the building was designed and built to be good for the planet.
- It saves about 50% more energy than typical buildings.
- It uses smart design and construction methods.
- These methods help create a healthy and high-quality place to work.
- They also reduce the building's impact on the environment.
A Beautiful Building
In 2011, a famous architecture critic named Christopher Hume from the Toronto Star newspaper praised the RBC Centre. He said it was one of the two most beautiful buildings built in Toronto in the 21st century. He liked how well it fit into the neighborhood. He also felt it helped make Wellington Street a lively and interesting place again.
