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Quay Quarter Tower
Sydney
This project is a renovation and replaced AMP Centre
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Height
1
To Tip:
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest point of the building, irrespective of material or function of the highest element (i.e., including antennae, flagpoles, signage and other functional-technical equipment).
210.4 m
/ 690 ft
2
Architectural:
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building, including spires, but not including antennae, signage, flag poles or other functional-technical equipment. This measurement is the most widely utilized and is employed to define the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) rankings of the "World's Tallest Buildings."
210.4 m
/ 690 ft
3
Occupied:
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest occupied floor within the building.
197.7 m
/ 648 ft
Floors
Above Ground
The number of floors above ground should include the ground floor level and be the number of main floors above ground, including any significant mezzanine floors and major mechanical plant floors. Mechanical mezzanines should not be included if they have a significantly smaller floor area than the major floors below. Similarly, mechanical penthouses or plant rooms protruding above the general roof area should not be counted. Note: CTBUH floor counts may differ from published accounts, as it is common in some regions of the world for certain floor levels not to be included (e.g., the level 4, 14, 24, etc. in Hong Kong).
52
Below Ground
The number of floors below ground should include all major floors located below the ground floor level.
3
1
2
3
Height
210.4 m
/ 690 ft
Floors
52
Official Name
The current legal building name.
Quay Quarter Tower
Type
CTBUH collects data on two major types of tall structures: 'Buildings' and 'Telecommunications /
Observation Towers.' A 'Building' is a structure where at least 50% of the height is occupied by usable
floor area. A 'Telecommunications / Observation Tower' is a structure where less than 50% of the
structure's height is occupied by usable floor area. Only 'Buildings' are eligible for the CTBUH
'Tallest Buildings' lists.
Building
Status
Completed
Architecturally Topped Out
Structurally Topped Out
Under Construction
Proposed
On Hold
Never Completed
Vision
Competition Entry
Canceled
Proposed Renovation
Under Renovation
Renovated
Under Demolition
Demolished
Completed
Completion
2022
Country
The CTBUH follows the United Nations's definition of Country, and thus
uses the lists and codes established by that organization.
City
The CTBUH follows the United Nations's definition of City, and thus uses the
lists and codes established by that organization.
Address
Function
A single-function tall building is defined as one where 85% or more of its usable floor area is
dedicated to a single usage. Thus a building with 90% office floor area would be said to be an
"office" building, irrespective of other minor functions it may also contain.
A mixed-use tall building contains two or more functions (or uses), where each of the functions occupy a significant proportion of the tower's total space. Support areas such as car parks and mechanical plant space do not constitute mixed-use functions. Functions are denoted on CTBUH "Tallest Building" lists in descending order, e.g., "hotel/office" indicates hotel function above office function.
A mixed-use tall building contains two or more functions (or uses), where each of the functions occupy a significant proportion of the tower's total space. Support areas such as car parks and mechanical plant space do not constitute mixed-use functions. Functions are denoted on CTBUH "Tallest Building" lists in descending order, e.g., "hotel/office" indicates hotel function above office function.
Office
Structural Material
All-Steel
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from steel. Note that a building of steel construction with a floor system of concrete planks or concrete slab on top of steel beams is still considered an “all-steel” structure as the concrete elements are not acting as the primary structure.
All-Concrete
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from concrete which has been cast in place and utilizes steel reinforcement bars and/or steel reinforced concrete which has been precast as individual components and assembled together on-site.
All-Timber
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from timber. An all-timber structure may include the use of localized non-timber connections between timber elements. Note that a building of timber construction with a floor system of concrete planks or concrete slab on top of timber beams is still considered an “all-timber” structure as the concrete elements are not acting as the primary structure.
Mixed-Structure
Utilizes distinct systems (e.g. all-steel, all-concrete, all-timber), one on top of the other. For example, a Steel Over Concrete indicates an all-steel structural system located on top of an all-concrete structural system, with the opposite true of Concrete Over Steel.
Composite
A combination of materials (e.g. steel, concrete, timber) are used together in the main structural elements. Examples include buildings which utilize: steel columns with a floor system of reinforced concrete beams; a steel frame system with a concrete core; concrete-encased steel columns; concrete-filled steel tubes; etc. Where known, the CTBUH database breaks out the materials used within a composite building’s primary structural elements.
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from steel. Note that a building of steel construction with a floor system of concrete planks or concrete slab on top of steel beams is still considered an “all-steel” structure as the concrete elements are not acting as the primary structure.
All-Concrete
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from concrete which has been cast in place and utilizes steel reinforcement bars and/or steel reinforced concrete which has been precast as individual components and assembled together on-site.
All-Timber
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from timber. An all-timber structure may include the use of localized non-timber connections between timber elements. Note that a building of timber construction with a floor system of concrete planks or concrete slab on top of timber beams is still considered an “all-timber” structure as the concrete elements are not acting as the primary structure.
Mixed-Structure
Utilizes distinct systems (e.g. all-steel, all-concrete, all-timber), one on top of the other. For example, a Steel Over Concrete indicates an all-steel structural system located on top of an all-concrete structural system, with the opposite true of Concrete Over Steel.
Composite
A combination of materials (e.g. steel, concrete, timber) are used together in the main structural elements. Examples include buildings which utilize: steel columns with a floor system of reinforced concrete beams; a steel frame system with a concrete core; concrete-encased steel columns; concrete-filled steel tubes; etc. Where known, the CTBUH database breaks out the materials used within a composite building’s primary structural elements.
Concrete-Steel Composite
Energy Label
6-Star Green Star, NABERS 5.5 Energy Office targeted
Height
Architectural
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to
the architectural top of the building, including spires, but not including antennae, signage,
flag poles or other functional-technical equipment. This measurement is the most widely utilized
and is employed to define the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) rankings of
the "World's Tallest Buildings."
210.4 m / 690 ft
To Tip
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to
the highest point of the building, irrespective of material or function of the highest element
(i.e., including antennae, flagpoles, signage and other functional-technical equipment).
210.4 m
/ 690 ft
Occupied
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to
the highest occupied floor within the building.
197.7 m
/ 648 ft
Floors Above Ground
The number of floors above ground should include the ground floor level and be the number of main
floors above ground, including any significant mezzanine floors and major mechanical plant floors.
Mechanical mezzanines should not be included if they have a significantly smaller floor area than
the major floors below. Similarly, mechanical penthouses or plant rooms protruding above the general
roof area should not be counted. Note: CTBUH floor counts may differ from published accounts, as it
is common in some regions of the world for certain floor levels not to be included (e.g., the level
4, 14, 24, etc. in Hong Kong).
52
Floors Below Ground
The number of floors below ground should include all major floors located below the ground floor
level.
3
# of Elevators
Number of Elevators refers to the total number of elevator cars (not shafts) contained within a
particular building (including public, private and freight elevators).
25
Top Elevator Speed
Top Elevator Speed refers to the top speed capable of being achieved by an elevator within a
particular building, measured in meters per second.
10 m/s
Tower GFA
Tower GFA refers to the total gross floor area within the tower footprint, not including adjoining
podiums, connected buildings or other towers within the development.
102,000 m² / 1,097,919 ft²
Structural Material
Concrete-Steel Composite
Structural Details:
Bottom of Building
Columns
Reinforced Concrete
Columns
Concrete Filled Steel
Core
Reinforced Concrete
Floor Spanning
Reinforced Concrete Floorplate
Floor Spanning
Steel Beam
Floor Spanning
Non-Structural Floor Topping
Top of Building
Columns
Concrete Filled Steel
Core
Reinforced Concrete
Floor Spanning
Steel Beam
Floor Spanning
Non-Structural Floor Topping
Rankings
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By function
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By material
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1661
Tallest in the World
#
54
Tallest in
Oceania
#
54
Tallest in
Australia
#
15
Tallest in
Sydney
Construction Schedule
2014
Proposed
2018
Construction Start
2022
Completed
Owner
Current
Developer
Architect
Design
Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Architect of Record
Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.
Structural Engineer
Design
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
MEP Engineer
Design
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Contractor
Main Contractor
The main contractor is the supervisory contractor of all construction work on a project, management of sub-contractors and vendors, etc. May be referred to as "Construction Manager," however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Main Contractor" exclusively.
Other Consultant
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Civil
Fire
Landscape
Sustainability
Vertical Transportation
Material Supplier
Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
Elevator
Formwork
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Owner
Current
Past
AMP Capital Diversified Property Fund; AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund
Developer
AMP Capital Diversified Property Fund; AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund
Architect
Design
Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Architect of Record
Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.
Structural Engineer
Design
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Peer Review
The Peer Review Engineer traditionally comments on the information produced by another party, and to render second opinions, but not to initiate what the design looks like from the start.
Kasina Consultants Pty Ltd
MEP Engineer
Design
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Project Manager
The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
Pier Property Corporation
Contractor
Main Contractor
The main contractor is the supervisory contractor of all construction work on a project, management of sub-contractors and vendors, etc. May be referred to as "Construction Manager," however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Main Contractor" exclusively.
Other Consultant
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Artist
Studio Olafur Eliasson
Civil
Fire
Geotechnical
Coffey Geotechnics Pty Ltd
Interiors
Design Research Studio
Landscape
Planning
Urbis Pty Ltd
Sustainability
Vertical Transportation
Material Supplier
Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
Elevator
Formwork
CTBUH Awards & Distinctions
Best Tall Building Worldwide 2023 Winner
2023 CTBUH Awards
Best Tall Building, by Height, 200-299 meters 2023 Award of Excellence
2023 CTBUH Awards
Best Tall Building, by Region, Oceania 2023 Winner
2023 CTBUH Awards
Videos
30 October 2017 | Sydney
Bringing Lifestyle to the Workplace
Central Sydney is changing from a business district, traditionally focused on work, to increasingly become a city lifestyle district that offers a range of experiences....
Research
22 December 2023
Repositioning: Transformation for the Social, Urban, and Environmental Realms
Fred Holt
Addressing the dual challenges facing contemporary architecture: the imperative to minimize the industry’s carbon footprint and the pursuit of enhanced well-being and collaboration, the transformative...
Global News
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03 November 2023
CTBUH Names 2023 Best Tall Building Worldwide
On 18 October, CTBUH announced the winner of its annual award for the 2023 best tall building worldwide as Quay Quarter Tower, in Sydney. Winners...
CTBUH Awards & Distinctions
Best Tall Building Worldwide 2023 Winner
2023 CTBUH Awards
Best Tall Building, by Height, 200-299 meters 2023 Award of Excellence
2023 CTBUH Awards
Best Tall Building, by Region, Oceania 2023 Winner
2023 CTBUH Awards
Construction Award 2023 Winner
2023 CTBUH Awards
Repositioning Award 2023 Winner
2023 CTBUH Awards
Structure Award 2023 Winner
2023 CTBUH Awards
Systems Award 2023 Award of Excellence
2023 CTBUH Awards
Space Within Award 2023 Winner
2023 CTBUH Awards
Videos
30 October 2017 | Sydney
Bringing Lifestyle to the Workplace
Central Sydney is changing from a business district, traditionally focused on work, to increasingly become a city lifestyle district that offers a range of experiences....
30 October 2017 | Sydney
Future of Work: The Shape of Revolutionary Thinking
Nowadays people can work anywhere at any time, and the paradigm of workers being housed within the four walls of the traditional workspace is being...
30 October 2017 | Sydney
Interview: Kim Nielsen
Kim Nielsen of 3XN is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2017 CTBUH Australia Conference.
30 October 2017 | Sydney
Quay Quarter Tower: Humanizing the High-Rise
Quay Quarter Tower (QQT) will create a stunning new building on the Sydney skyline that sets new benchmarks in office tower design globally and creates...
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30 October 2017 | Sydney
Sustainability (Urban Renewal): Upcycling an Existing Tower
Quay Quarter Tower takes a comprehensive approach to sustainability. It starts with urban renewal and continues to a high-performing façade. The focus on both place...
30 October 2017 | Sydney
The Role of Design Competitions in Shaping Sydney's Public Realm
Tall buildings often take more than they give back, frequently exacerbating local environmental conditions, overshadowing streets and public spaces, creating wind tunnels, and impacting the...
Research
22 December 2023
Repositioning: Transformation for the Social, Urban, and Environmental Realms
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Addressing the dual challenges facing contemporary architecture: the imperative to minimize the industry’s carbon footprint and the pursuit of enhanced well-being and collaboration, the transformative...
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30 October 2017
Connecting the City: People, Density & Infrastructure
CTBUH 2017 Conference Speakers
The future of humanity on this planet relies on the collective benefits of urban density; reducing both land consumption and the energy needed to construct...
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30 October 2017
Humanizing the High-Rise
Kim H. Nielsen, 3XN Architects
The under-design Quay Quarter Tower will create a stunning new building on the Sydney skyline that sets new benchmarks in office tower design globally and...
Global News
03 November 2023
CTBUH Names 2023 Best Tall Building Worldwide
On 18 October, CTBUH announced the winner of its annual award for the 2023 best tall building worldwide as Quay Quarter Tower, in Sydney. Winners...
05 April 2018
Builder Named for Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney
AMP Capital has commenced construction on its Quay Quarter Tower at 50 Bridge Street in Sydney after securing a AU$900 million (US$692 million) investment from...
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