Riparian Plaza, Brisbane

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Riparian Plaza

Completed
Completed	2005
Address	71 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Height
Roof	200m
Spire	250m
Floors	53
Companies
Harry Seidler (Arch.)
Observation Deck
No

Riparian Plaza is a recently completed skyscaper in the central business district of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. At 200 metres in height, it is the city's second tallest building, after the Aurora Tower. It is a mixed use building, with 11 carpark levels from the ground up, 25 commercial levels, and 10 residential levels housing 50 penthouse apartments. On top of the tower is a 50 metre communications spire. A recreation centre including a swimming pool is located on 39th floor, between the commercial and residential sections. The carpark is accessed via a helical annexe.

The building was designed by architect Harry Seidler. The total cost of the project was A$100 million. Riparian Plaza was the first, new, premium office space available in the Brisbane cbd for a decade. Brisbane Square completed in 2006, was the next major office building constructed in Brisbane.

There were significant delays in completion of the building. It was originally scheduled to be completed by early 2004 (giving a record construction time of 100 weeks). This date was continually pushed back. The delay led to significant criticism of the project in the local media, as well as complaints from prospective tenants of the building and withdrawal of committed tenants. The building was completed in late 2005.

Tenants include broker Wilson HTM and law firm Clayton Utz.

John Pearce, former CEO of the nearby Collection House, paid $6.7 million for the top penthouse.

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