Central Plaza 1

Central Plaza 1
Central Plaza 1
Interactive map of the Central Plaza 1 area
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
Location345 Queen Street, Brisbane
Coordinates27°28′01″S 153°01′45″E / 27.46706°S 153.0291117°E / -27.46706; 153.0291117
Completed
1988
OwnerAravest (50%)
IFM Investors (50%)
OperatorIFM Investors
Height
Roof174 m (571 ft)
Technical details
Floor count44
Design and construction
ArchitectKurokawa Kisho

Central Plaza 1 is a skyscraper in the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, which was designed by renowned Japanese architect Kurokawa Kisho. The height of the tower is 174 m (571 ft) with 44 floors.[1]

Construction was completed in 1988 and it became synonymous with the Australian Bicentenary and World Expo 88. It is located at 345 Queen Street on the corner of Creek Street in the Brisbane central business district. The building is owned by Industry Superannuation Property Trust, who bought the building for A$385 million.[2] In December 2025, ISPT sold a 50% stake in the building to Singapore-based Aravest for A$230 million.[3]

At the time of its completion it was the tallest building in Brisbane, holding this title until Riparian Plaza's completion in 2005.[4]

Located next to Central Plaza 1 is Central Plaza 2, a smaller version of the tower with a similar design, which has a height of 110 m. In 2008, Central Plaza 3 was built, standing 57 metres tall, completing the Central Plaza Complex.

Central Plaza 1 has a unique window cleaning mechanism in which a section at the top of the building rotates, allowing for the suspension of outdoor window cleaners.[1]

With its luxurious foyers, an impressive facade, and cutting-edge technology systems, the building has been recognized as one of Australia's most iconic structures.[5]

The tower formerly featured AAMI signs located outside and on top of the building as well as a customer service branch on the ground floor, which resulted in it being nicknamed the AAMI Building. Following a transition of management to JLL, AAMI signage was replaced by JLL signage on top and on the ground levels.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Central Plaza One, Brisbane: Emporis.com
  2. ↑ Fiona Cameron (1 May 2008). "Fund soars with Eagle tower". The Australian. News Limited. Archived from the original on 8 May 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2008.
  3. ↑ Marc Pallisco (2 December 2025). "ISPT banks $230m from office stake". Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Buildings of Brisbane" emporis.com, Retrieved on: 27 December 2006
  5. ↑ Shannon Molloy (22 January 2009). "Locals scratch heads over space-age skyscraper". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Digital. Retrieved 4 February 2008.
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