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Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Telstra Corporate Centre

In the city of Melbourne is the Telstra Corporate Centre. Built in 1992 and standing at 219m high with 47 floors, it's in our top ten tallest list. It was designed by Perrot Lyon Matheison, the architect of Rialto Towers and is the world headquarters for Telstra. It is also a Melbourne landmark.

Of interest is the lift core - it is exposed through the middle of the building and used as a tower feature.

The Telstra building is located at 242 Exhibition Street.

 
Above: Telstra Corporate Centre

Below is the building in front of this modern glass skyscraper.

 
Above: In front of the Telstra building
Note the difference in design, height, medium and architecture. I was facing east taking both photos.



Today's Quote: We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us ~ Winston Churchill
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7 comments:

  1. lewi14@gmail.com11 August 2010 at 19:10

    Very nice photos. What a contrast between the modern skyscraper and the façade of the older building on the second photo. Well done.

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  2. diane b11 August 2010 at 20:17

    Interesting buildings the contrast is very good.

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com11 August 2010 at 23:08

    Downtown Melbourne does have a dynamic and charming mix of modern skyscrapers and classic architecture.

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  4. Luis Gomez11 August 2010 at 23:10

    Pretty amazing. Great architecture on both buildings.

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  5. Barbara11 August 2010 at 23:43

    Oh I love those photos, I really like seeing other parts of our world, hugs and blessings, Barbara

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  6. Small City Scenes12 August 2010 at 00:55

    It looks like downtown Seattle where the modern glass skyscrapers mingle with the smaller brick and stone buildings. Pretty cool!!

    My mouth is watering after looking at the previous post. YUM!! MB

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  7. Louis la Vache12 August 2010 at 04:12

    «Louis» likes the Churchill quote!

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