Q1 (building)
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This page refers to Q1, a residential tower on the Gold Coast, Australia. For other uses of Q1, please go to Q1 (disambiguation)
| Q1 | |
|---|---|
| Topped out, Observation Deck under construction | |
| Begun | 2002 |
| Completion Due | Late 2005 |
| Structure | Glass |
| Location | |
| Locale | Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast |
| Address | Clifford Street |
| Height | |
| Roof | 275m (902 ft) |
| Spire | 323m (1,058 ft) |
| Floors | 78 |
| Companies | |
| Sunland Group (Arch.) | |
| Observation Deck | |
| Yes, 2 storey | |
| Opening | 2005 |
Q1 (meaning Queensland Number One) is the world's second tallest residential tower, when measured to its roof (275m), and the world's tallest when measured to its pinnacle (the top of its spire, 323m). Only Melbourne's Eureka Tower has a higher roof, at 297.2m.
Q1 is currently nearing completion in the city of Surfers Paradise on Australia's Gold Coast.
Upon completion it will overtake the 21st Century Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates as the world's second tallest residential tower.
Q1 will also be the 17th tallest building in the world. This tower will dwarf the existing skyline of the Gold Coast, at least until the nearby 240m Soul tower, and 220m Circle on Cavill tower are built.
Q1 is designed by Atelier SDG, the developer is Sunland, and the builder is Sunland Constructions.
Facts
- 80 storeys high.
- 323 m tall.
- 2 storey observation deck with room for 400 people.
- Ten storey tropical sky-garden, illuminated at night.
- Australia's fastest lifts.
The construction is expected to be completed in December 2005.
External links
- Official website (Book a stay at Q1)
- Official (Construction) website
- Q1 at Gold Coast Development Guide
- Q1 on Emporis
Categories: Gold Coast, Queensland | Skyscrapers in Australia | Skyscrapers between 300 and 349 meters
