The Southern Life Centre is an international style skyscraper in the Central Business District of

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History

Construction started in 1970 and was completed in 1973. The architects were Monty, Sack, Nurcombe, Summerley, Ringrose and Partners, while the structural engineeriners were Ove Arup and Partners.

Description

The building has a height of and comprises 30 floors. It is also known as African Eagle Life Centre/Momentumn Life Centre. It is notable for having a pyrimide glass shape on its roof. The building is also used for advertising. The skyscraper is located at 45 Commissioner Street 323 m North West of Standard Bank Centre. It is the 15th tallest building in South Africa.

References

Amethyst: Johannesburg Landmarks
Retrieved 11 February 2008.
Emporis.com

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Office buildings completed in 1973 Skyscraper office buildings in Johannesburg 20th-century architecture in South Africa {{SouthAfrica-struct-stub