| 1 O'Connell Street | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Commercial |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°51′52″S151°12′35″E / 33.8645°S 151.2098°E |
| Opening | 1991 |
| Height | 166 metres |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Peddle Thorp & Walker |
1 O'Connell Street is a skyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Designed by Peddle Thorp & Walker, the tower stands at a height of 166 metres.
Construction works of the building, designed by the architecture firm Peddle Thorp & Walker, were completed in 1991. [1] As of April 2024, the building is owned by Lendlease-managed APPF Commercial fund. [2]
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