Aurora Tower (Greater Brisbane, QLD)

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The Aurora Tower is a skyscraper in the Brisbane CBD Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is the tallest building in Brisbane. The building is 207 metres (679 feet) tall and has 69 floors. It comprises four floors of 18 penthouses, 54 skyhomes, and 408 apartments. It features a heated pool, entertainment area, and cinema for residents. Aurora Tower opened to the public on May 5, 2006. Aurora Utilises iris recognition technology for security purposes, but this technology has not yet been put into use. Along with the intercom system and lifts, it has had problems functioning correctly. Another criticism has been the lack of car parks. The Tower is located near central transport links such as the Central Railway Station. The tower is also close to shopping areas such as Queens Plaza, Queen Street Mall, Wintergarden, and Elizabeth Street. Other Brisbane landmarks such as the Story Bridge, Central Plaza 1, and Brisbane City Hall are visible from inside the tower.To ensure occupant comfort at the top of the building, wind tunnel testing was conducted by the structural designers. Other innovative design and construction measures were needed due to the slender form of the building.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_Tower
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Coordinates:  27°27'54"S 153°1'49"E
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