Latitude (building)

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Latitude viewed from Chinatown, with World Tower behind it.
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Latitude viewed from Chinatown, with World Tower behind it.

Latitude is part of the World Square complex bounded by George, Goulburn, Liverpool and Pitt Streets in Sydney, Australia. The building's official name is "Ernst & Young Tower at Latitude" and is located on the corner of George and Goulburn streets.

The building comprises a low rise office, a retail complex incorporating a series of laneways and a high rise commercial tower for Ernst & Young. The 51 storey structure is 190 m in height and 222 m to the top of the spire. The building also comprises of the head quarters for Austereo.

The building was opened in January 2005.

See also Skyscrapers in Sydney

The architect responsible for the design was Greg Crone, known for his work with King Steet Wharf, Citigroup Centre and 400 George Steet.