Skyscrapers - Scotia Plaza, Toronto ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
N 43° 38.965 W 079° 22.769
17T E 630686 N 4834211
Towering at 68 stories, the Scotia Plaza was constructed in 1988 across from the former tallest structure in the British Empire, at nearly twice the height!
Waymark Code: WM8AAH
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/27/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
Views: 28

Scotia Plaza towers above the Toronto skyline with 68 storeys clad in Napoleonic granite. Its exceptional architecture features a unique 130-foot high Atrium called the "Circle of the Provinces", housing the main retail branch of The Bank of Nova Scotia. Full height windows provide an abundance of natural light and 22 corner offices per floor.
Citation: ScotiaPlaza.com

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Building Name: Scotia Plaza

Structure Height: 900

Number of Stories: 68

Year Built: 1988

Architect/Design Firm: WZMH Architects

Style: Post-Modern

Use: Office Building

Publicly accessible areas:
All


Cost:
No


Address:
40 King St W Toronto ON


Building Website: [Web Link]

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]

Hours: Not listed

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