140 St Georges Terrace

Skyscraper in Perth, Western Australia June 2020 August 2024 140 St Georges Terrace AMP Building 140 St Georges Terrace, November 2017.jpg Corner of St Georges Terrace & William StreetPerth, Western Australia 31 57 15.16 S 115 51 22.72 E inline,title 1972 1975 1975 Office tower 131 m 30 14 (including freight) 29800 m2 (lettable) Forbes and Fitzhardinge Virginia Egerton-Warburton AMP Tower in City Tipped To Sell For $80m The West Australian 60 28 June 2000 The 33-level, A-grade office tower on the corner of St Georges Terrace and William Street is selling by expression of interest which is expected to close in August. ... The building, which was opened in 1975 and refurbished in 1992, has 29800 m2 on of net lettable area. There is a small retail building annexe of 300sqm known as the Qantas building on the site. The property has been owned by AMP since 1910. The complex has 260 underground car spaces and retains a 40 per cent interest in the nearby Central Park public car park. http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=ampbuilding-perth-australia https://web.archive.org/web/20070228125358/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=ampbuilding-perth-australia usurped 28 February 2007 AMP Building, Perth 22 November 2008 Emporis 191, 249Catie Low Multiplex wins $34m tower rejig The West Australian 9 April 2003 Multiplex has been awarded a $34 million contract to refurbish the AMP building in a project touted as the biggest office tower refurbishment in Perth's history. The building, at 140 St Georges Terrace, was built in 1975. ... Multiplex director John Flecker said the refurbishment would give the building a more prominent entrance. 140 St Georges Terrace is a 30-storey skyscraper in Perth, Western Australia. Opened in 1975, the 131 m ft on tower was known as the AMP Building or AMP Tower after its former owner and flagship tenant, AMP Limited. The building became the tallest completed skyscraper in Perth in late 1974, a title which it held only until January 1975, when Allendale Square reached completion. Site history and construction thumb|The old AMP Chambers at the corner of St Georges Terrace and William Street thumb|The interior of the old AMP Chambers in 1954 The site at the corner of St Georges Terrace and William Street known as Carr's CornerQ135222492 Seddon George George Seddon (academic) Ravine David 1986 registration 2025-07-06 191, 249 was purchased by AMP in 1910, and in 1915 the AMP Chambers designed by Oldham and Cox were built on the corner.Q133458669 Gregory Jenny Jenny Gregory registration 0-9594632-5-9 207–208 This six-storey building was clad with sandstone, and the interior was decorated with jarrah.http://www.pc.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/54822/sub077.pdf Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into historic heritage 17 November 2008 Shawcross John 20 July 2005 PDF Productivity Commission 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20080805155043/http://www.pc.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/54822/sub077.pdf 5 August 2008 dead The top of the building featured an iconic bronze statue, which became a landmark atop the chambers.Carmelo Amalfi Mystery of AMP Bronze The West Australian 44 17 April 1997 The sculpture, which sat on top of the AMP building from 1915 to the 1960s, is regarded as part of WA's heritage. The sculpture was knocked down, reportedly to a WA property developer, for $60,800, about $55,000 more than was expected. The 12 ft m flip on high statue depicted four figures: a central figure symbolised protection, and it was flanked by a man, woman and child.Staff writer [Removal of statue from AMP building] The West Australian 1 20 March 1972 Weighing around 2000 lb kg flip, the sculpture was hollow with a wooden base and was thought to have been made in Europe. When AMP announced plans to demolish the building and erect in its place a modern skyscraper, the National Trust refused to classify the building as in need of protection. The Trust Administrator N.J. Armitage instead applauded the development and the open space that would be created in the forecourt of the new tower. Although the building could not be saved from demolition, the iconic statue atop it was saved by Clive Rutty and purchased by millionaire collector Lew Whiteman, who paid 1000 yes, equivalent to AU 1000 1972 -2 in AU, for it. When the statue was removed from the building on 19 March 1972, a piece of wood was found within it with the names on it of the four men who erected it in October 1914. AMP later asked to buy the statue back from Whiteman, and he told them they did not deserve it.Vanessa Gould A Dream Comes Under The Hammer, Accusations Fly As Whiteman Treasures Are Destined To Leave WA The West Australian 1 15 March 1997 It explained why he had such a love of objects from WA's past, such as old farm implements or the impressive bronze statue of a family group which once graced the top of the old AMP building. (Clive Rutty saved this from the demolition workers, recognising the high-quality copper-work of the European sculptor. He offered $1000 for it and had police block the roads to enable a truck to take the enormous statue to Guildford. His problem was he didn't have $1000 and could not contact Mr Whiteman. Luckily, Mr Whiteman came home in the nick of time, loved it and paid for it. When AMP later offered to buy it back, Mr Whiteman told them they didn't deserve it.) After the death of Whiteman, the statue was bought at auction for 60,800, equivalent to AU 60800 1997 -2 in AU, by the land developers, Sherwood Overseas, and placed in its current position as a contribution to public art. It now stands on an island in Floreat Lake on the western side of Herdsman Lake.https://www.panoramio.com/photo/5474401 Statues, Herdsman Lake 1 October 2013 4 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004224417/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5474401 dead The developers were allowed to build their tower beyond the allowable plot ratio because of planning concessions awarded in return for the provision of public amenities, namely the open space in front of the building and seats provided for the public. A further bonus was given for the linking of the development with the Elders development across St Georges Terrace. Demolition of the old building started in May 1972; construction on the foundations of the office tower then proceeded, and the construction of the tower was completed in 1974.191, 249 thumb|AMP Building taken from St George's Tce The building originally housed an observation deck on the 29th floor, offering sweeping views across the central business district. However, when both its west and east views were blocked by the construction of the BankWest Tower in 1988 and Central Park in 1992, this observation deck was closed. Post-completion When the tower was first built in 1974, an "iconic" commissioned sculpture by Howard Taylor was installed in its forecourt. The sculpture, entitled "The Black Stump",AMP gets a face lift Multiplex News Multiplex 8 Dec 1990 – Jan 1991 was constructed of concrete and mosaic tilehttp://www.visualarts.qld.gov.au/content/apt2002_standard.asp?name=APT_Artists_Howard_Taylor_Bio Howard Taylor 17 November 2008 2002 Asia-Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art Queensland Art Gallery and weighed more than 28 t lb. It was relocated to the University of Western Australia in 1990, where it has remained beside the Octagon Theatre ever since.Sculpture receives maintenance work Western Suburbs Weekly 6 26 June 2007 AN iconic work originally commissioned for the AMP Tower in the city in 1975 is to be overhauled, 17 years after it was relocated to the Octagon Theatre at the University of WA. The building was used by AMP as its state headquarters from its opening in 1975 until 2002 when most of its staff moved to West Perth offices.Tracey Cook AMP remnant has left the building after almost three decades in CBD WA Business News 4 June 2003 After nearly 30 years as a tenant in the AMP Building, AMP Financial Services has relocated the remainder of its staff to its West Perth office. ... An original tenant since the building was built in 1975, the financial services company had used the AMP building as its head office and, at one stage, had occupied six floors, employing more than 100 people. The last AMP staff shifted out of the building in 2003. The AMP signage was removed from the tower's rooftop in April 2023.2025-07-09 AMP’s replacement found on city skyline, atop landmark tower https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/amps-replacement-found-on-city-skyline-atop-landmark-tower-c-19278554 subscription 2025-11-07 The West Australian en Zurich Financial Services acquired signage rights in July 2025 and the company's signage is planned to be installed in November 2025.Gosby Tom 2025-07-09 Zurich Australia secures branding rights to Perth CBD landmark - Mediaweek https://www.mediaweek.com.au/zurich-australia-secures-branding-rights-to-perth-cbd-landmark/ 2025-11-07 Mediaweek thumb|AMP Building taken from William Street Since 1997, the tower has been used as a launching pad for some shells in the annual City of Perth Skyworks fireworks display.Catherine Fitzpatrick Police Warn About Drink at Skyworks The West Australian 3 25 January 1997 Some of the shells will be launched from the top of the AMP building for the first time. Owned by AMP companies since 1915, the building was put on the market by owner AMP Asset Management in 2000 and was expected to fetch 80million. A Perth-based syndicate headed by Brett Wilkins offered to buy the tower for 75–80million.Dawn Gibson AMP Tower Bid A Fillip For CBD Sales The West Australian 46 7 December 2000 A syndicate headed by property consultant Brett Wilkins has put in an offer for Perth's AMP building, potentially bringing to an end a run of failed office building sales in the CBD. AMP Henderson Global Investors is understood to have accepted an offer of between $75 million and $80 million, the price range targeted when the 33-level office tower was put up for sale in June. However, the property failed to sell,Dawn Gibson Terrace Sale Ends CBD's Lean Times The West Australian 61 9 May 2001 Mr Agostino said the sale should restore some confidence to the Perth market after several failed sales last year, including the trophy Central Park tower and the AMP building. and remained within AMP ownership. In August 2005,Catie Low Terrace investors clean up The West Australian 51 27 September 2006 The AMP building at 140 St Georges Terrace changed hands in August last year in a deal worth $153.5 million. The 34-level property has close to three times the office space of number 45, as well as a retail building occupied by Qantas. the building was sold by AMP Life Statutory Fund No 1 to the AMP-managed Australian Core Property Portfolio for 153.5million.Staff writer Perth CBD property sales double in 2006 to $853m WA Business News 22 December 2006 The biggest sale in the latest year was of 140 St George's Terrace (formerly the AMP Building) for $153.5 million by AMP Life Statutory Fund No 1 to the AMP-managed Australian Core Property Portfolio. In April 2021, the tower was purchased by a joint venture between BlackRock Real Assets and Primewest for A$260 million.Pallisco Marc 2021-04-28 BlackRock, Primewest spend $260m on Perth office https://www.realestatesource.com.au/blackrock-primewest-spend-260m-on-perth-office/ 2025-11-07 realestatesource en-US Refurbishments thumb|The tower seen in the centre of this photo, nestled between 108 St Georges Terrace and Central Park In 1992, the building underwent refurbishment, but this was mostly only minor cosmetic refurbishment. Coinciding with the completion of Central Park, the 15-million project was conducted by Multiplex. The refurbishment involved a facelift for the ground floor lobby, including polished granite flooring, wall panelling and coffered ceilings with concealed lighting, improved revolving doors, new glass and planter boxes. The facelift also saw the repaving of the building's forecourt with cobblestone, new landscaping, further public seating and the integration of the tower's underground car parking with Central Park's. Despite the 1992 refurbishment, by 2000 the building was already widely regarded as in need of an upgrade.Dawn Gibson Freehills Key To Westralia Tower The West Australian 53 13 September 2000 The 33-level office tower, which is on the market, opened in 1975 and is widely considered in need of an upgrade despite a refurbishment in 1992. In 2003, when the building was "almost empty", an extensive refurbishment of the building was undertaken, at a cost of A$34 million. The largest office tower refurbishment in Perth's history, work started in April 2003. The refurbishment was mostly an internal one, refreshing office floors and replacing building services such as air conditioning and lifts.Griffin Longley $30m revamp for landmark AMP The West Australian 4 December 2002 The bulk of the facade remained unchanged, aside from a new "two-storey high, 15 m on long bronzed-glass canopy" at ground level. The glass of the canopy is coated with small white dots which have a shading effect during the day, but uplighting produces a white ceiling effect at night. This canopy was intended to give the tower a more prominent entrance. The refurbishment also involved the installation of new conference facilities.Catie Low Law firm signs up The West Australian 13 August 2003 Jackson McDonald is the first major tenant to sign a lease in the former AMP Building, which is undergoing a 34-million refurbishment. The law firm will take levels 25, 26 and most of 27 in the 28-level office tower after negotiations with CB Richard Ellis director of commercial leasing Andrew Denny. The refurbishment of the office tower includes an upgrade of the building services, an extension to the group-floor lobby and the addition of new conference facilities. The 2003 refurbishment was designed by architects Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland, and the refurbishment contract won by Multiplex. The project took until 2005,Marsha Jacobs Focus shifts to refurbishment WA Business News 26 January 2006 Several other office buildings have been successfully refurbished in recent years, including a $34 million makeover for 140 St Georges Terrace. The upgrade began in 2003, and ended last year, with the once sparsely occupied building now practically full. finishing on-time and on-budget. The refurbishment was a success, with the building going from "sparsely occupied" at the start of the refurbishment project to "practically full" in 2006.Lee-Anne Petchell $34m upgrade pays off for 140 St Georges Tce The West Australian 65 23 March 2005 The refurbishment was also expected to give the tower a "4.5 Australian Building Greenhouse Rating" due to its new, energy-efficient lifts, air conditioning, window tinting and double glazing. Design thumb|upright|The tower seen from the corner of William Street and Hay Street 140 St Georges Terrace features a service core design, with the concrete core containing the lifts and two stairwells. The perimeter of the square cross-section tower features load-bearing columns, allowing the office floors to remain mostly column-free. The building has one service lift and twelve passenger lifts: six for the low-rise portion of the building (floors 1–14) and six for the high-rise (floors 15–28).http://www.140stgeorgesterrace.com/Core/Content/BuildingSpecifications-Overview/Content503.aspx 140 St Georges Terrace – Building Specifications – Overview 17 November 2008 The low-rise and high-rise portions of the building are clearly visible on the exterior of the building, as they are separated by a plant level. The base of the tower is located 15 m ft above sea level,191, 249 and the roof of the building rises 131 m ft above the street below. The building has 28 office levels, in addition to the ground floor, basement levels and plant room. According to Emporis, the 29th (top) floor was once an observation level which closed following the construction of the taller BankWest and Central Park towers around it. The floor-to-floor height in the tower is 3660 mm in on, and the ceiling height is 2740 mm in on. The building has 29800 m2 sqft on of net lettable area, and has an underground car park with 260 spaces. References 30em External links Official website Floor plans of the tower SkyscraperPage page on the tower y Western Australia Architecture Modern history expanded Category:Office buildings completed in 1975 Category:Skyscraper office buildings in Perth, Western Australia Category:St Georges Terrace Category:Modernist architecture in Australia