List of tallest buildings in Zimbabwe

The CBD of Bulawayo
Modern skyscrapers in Harare

Zimbabwe is one of the most infrastructurally developed countries in Southern Africa. The capital is Harare which is where most of development is concentrated. In Zimbabwe there are 13 buildings that stand taller than 70 metres (230 ft). The tallest building in Zimbabwe is the 28 storey, New Reserve Bank building in Harare that is 120 m (394 ft) tall. The buildings in Harare were constructed in a more modernist architectural style, representing the Country's efforts to add visual interest to the cities skylines. The second-tallest building in the country is the Joina City Tower in Harare, standing at 105 m (344 ft). The project was completed in 2010 after 14 years of construction and is Zimbabwe's first skyscraper built in 10 years.

As of April 2012, the country has 4 skyscrapers over 100 m (328 ft) and 30 high-rise buildings that exceed 35 m (115 ft) in height.[1]

There are no major developments under construction or proposed in the country As of April 2012.

Buildings

This list ranks Zimbabwe high-rises that stand at least 70 m (230 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

Buildings completed as of February, 2011
Building Height Floors Completed City
New Reserve Bank tower
[2] 		120 m (390 ft) 28 1997 Harare
NRZ Headquarters
[3] 		110 m (360 ft) 23 1985 Bulawayo
Joina City
[4] 		105 m (344 ft) 24 2010 Harare
Karigamombe Centre
[5] 		92 m (302 ft) 20 1985 Harare
Livingstone House
[6] 		80 m (260 ft) 20 ?? Harare
Millennium Towers
[7] 		77 m (253 ft) 19 2000 Harare
Earl Grey Building
[8] 		76 m (249 ft) 21 ?? Harare
Kaguvi Building
[9] 		73 m (240 ft) 18 ?? Harare
Old Mutual Centre
[10] 		72 m (236 ft) 18 ?? Harare
Pearl Assurance House
[11] 		70 m (230 ft) 17 1959 Harare

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Harare Skyscraper map". Skyscraperpage.com. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
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  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-05. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
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