Latitude (building)

Latitude[1] (previously known as the "Ernst & Young Tower at Latitude") is a skyscraper in Sydney's CBD, part of the World Square complex bounded by George, Goulburn, Liverpool and Pitt Streets in Sydney, Australia. Designed by Greg Crone, Latitude stands at a height of 222 m (728 ft).

Latitude
Latitude viewed from street level
Alternative namesErnst and Young Centre
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
Address680 George Street, Sydney
CountryAustralia
Coordinates33.877°S 151.207°E / -33.877; 151.207
Construction started2003
CompletedDecember 2004
OpeningJanuary 2005
Height222 metres (728 ft)
Technical details
Floor count51
Design and construction
Architect(s)Greg Crone
DeveloperMultiplex

Design and construction

The building comprises a low rise office, a retail complex incorporating a series of laneways and a high rise commercial tower. The 51 storey structure is 190 m in height and 222 m to the top of the spire. Its main tenant was Ernst & Young until 2017.[2] The 51st floor is the headquarters for the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. The building also comprises the headquarters for Southern Cross Austereo, Hoyts, Reckitt Benckiser and Tabcorp Holdings.[3]

The building was opened in January 2005. It was built by Multiplex.[4]

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

See also

References
  1. "Ernst & Young Tower at Latitude, Sydney | 133068 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. EY Sydney is moving to 200 George St Ernst & Young
  3. Tabcorp to move its Sydney headquarters to CBD JLL 20 May 2014
  4. Latitude at World Square Archived 2009-10-14 at the Wayback Machine
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