Sun Life Centre facts for kids
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The Sun Life Centre
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 150 King Street West Toronto, Ontario Canada (East Tower) 200 King Street West Toronto, Ontario (West Tower) |
| Coordinates | 43°38′52″N 79°23′08″W / 43.647881°N 79.385544°W |
| Completed | 1984 |
| Owner | Bentall Kennedy |
| Height | |
| Roof | 125 m (East Tower) 110 m (West Tower) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 28 (East Tower) 24 (West Tower) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | WZMH Architects |
The Sun Life Centre is a large office building complex in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is also known as 150 King Street West. This building was finished in 1984. It was built for Sun Life Financial, a big insurance company. The Sun Life Centre was Sun Life's main office for many years. It is a well-known example of modern building design. You can find it in Toronto's busy financial area. This is where many banks and businesses are located.
The building is made of shiny stainless steel and glass. It was first built to be the main office for Sun Life.
It's important not to confuse Toronto's Sun Life Centre with the Sun Life Building in Montreal. The Montreal building was Sun Life's first main office before they moved to Toronto in 1976. In 2017, Sun Life moved its main office again. It moved to a new building called the Sun Life Financial Tower at One York, also in Toronto. Sun Life still owns the 150 King Street West building. They have rented out the space they used to occupy.
The Towers
The Sun Life Centre has two main parts, called towers. They are located at the corner of King Street West and University Avenue.
The taller part is called the East Tower. It is 125 meters (about 410 feet) tall and has 28 floors. The East Tower is in Toronto's Financial District. The slightly shorter part is the West Tower. It is 110 meters (about 360 feet) tall and has 24 floors. The West Tower is in the Entertainment District. This area is known for theaters and fun places.
The very top floor of the East Tower has a special club. It is called the St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre. From here, you can see amazing views of the city. The Sun Life Centre is connected to Toronto's PATH system. The PATH is a network of underground walkways. It connects many buildings in downtown Toronto. Both towers also have an underground link to the St. Andrew Subway Station. This makes it easy for people to get around.
In 2010, the Sun Life Centre received a special award. It got the LEED Gold certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This award means the building is very good at being environmentally friendly. It uses energy and resources wisely. This certification was given by the Canada Green Building Council.
Building Management
The 150 King Street West building is managed by a company called BentallGreenOak. This company is part of Sun Life's business that manages properties.
