Leonardo Tower (Sandton) Height report
Compared with North America and Asia, the number of skyscrapers in Africa is relatively rare, and the building height is generally shorter. So far, only two skyscrapers in Africa are higher than 200 meters. Currently, the tallest building in Africa is the Leonardo Tower in Johannesburg, South Africa, completed in 2019.
In 1973, South Africa built the country's first skyscraper over 200 meters - the Carlton Center Building, 201.2 meters. After 46 years, South Africa built the country's second super high-rise building, the Leonardo, over 200 meters.
The Leonardo is located in the most prosperous area of Johannesburg, near Nelson Mandela Square and the Sandton Convention Center, just 100 meters from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and very close to the economic, commercial, and leisure centers is a highly ideal geographical location. You will find out more details about this building.
Leonardo Tower Height And Structure
The Leonardo was designed by Co-Arc Architects. It was built in November 2015 and completed in 2019. It is 11 meters higher than the Carlton Center Building and has become the top skyscraper in Africa. The Leonardo Tower is a multifunctional building that combines offices and residences. The entire building cost about 2 billion rands. The architects used thin sheets of Dekton, a super-strong material, for its exterior cladding.
The Leonardo is equipped with 1300 parking spaces, ten floors earmarked for hotel use. The high-end offices and luxury residences built on the top floor have a total area of 15,000 square meters, and the largest space is nearly 2,800 square meters, all of which can overlook the city view at 360 degrees. The three-floor penthouse on the top floor is set to hit the market for R180 million, making it one of the most expensive real estate properties ever sold in South Africa.
Measurements of Leonardo Tower
The Leonardo is 234 meters high, the tallest South African building. The 55-floor building developed by Legacy Group is a mixed-use commercial property with 232 luxury apartments, eight penthouse suites with gardens, the Leonardo suite, various restaurants, shops, and lifestyle recreation areas. The Leonardo is the ideal coordinate for dining, working, and relaxing.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Completion | 2019 |
| Height | 234 m |
| Floor Area | 146,500 sq m |
| Number of Floors | 55 |
Final Words
A building in Sandton, Johannesburg's financial center, became the tallest in Africa when it opened in 2019. We all know that the Carlton Centre has dominated the Johannesburg skyline since 1973. The Leonardo contains a mixture of office space, shops, apartments, and hotel rooms; all the luxury and modern facilities will provide unique experiences for every building resident.
