Aurora Tower, Brisbane
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| Aurora Tower | |
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| Completed | |
| Completed | 2006 |
| Address | 420 Queen Street, Brisbane |
| Height | |
| Roof | 207m |
| Spire | None |
| Floors | 69 |
| Companies | |
| Cottee Parker Architects | |
| Amalgamated Property Group | |
| APH Properties Pty. Ltd. | |
| MEL Consultants Pty. Ltd. | |
| KONE Elevators Pty. Ltd. | |
| Observation Deck | |
| No | |
The Aurora Tower is a skyscraper in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is the tallest building in Brisbane and one of the tallest residential apartment complexes in the world. Taller than Riparian Plaza (excluding the spire) at 207 metres high, Aurora has 69 storeys comprising four floors of 18 penthouses, 54 skyhomes (two-storey luxury apartments) and 408 apartments. Aurora utilises iris recognition technology for security purposes, and also features a heated pool, entertainment area and cinema for residents. Aurora Tower opened to the public on May 5, 2006.
The Tower is near central transport links such as the Central railway station. The Tower is also close to shopping areas such as QueensPlaza, Queen Street Mall, Wintergarden and Elizabeth Street all of which feature shopping, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.
Other Brisbane landmarks such as the Story Bridge, Central Plaza 1 and Brisbane City Hall are visible from inside the tower.
In a few years this building will be surpassed in height by the construction of Empire Square Tower and Vision Brisbane.
