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User:L15AML15AM/Q1 Construction

Coordinates: 28°00′22″S 153°25′46″E / 28.00611°S 153.42944°E / -28.00611; 153.42944
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Queensland Number One
Q1 nearing completion
The world's third tallest residential building
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General information
TypeResidential
LocationGold Coast, Australia
Coordinates28°00′22″S 153°25′46″E / 28.00611°S 153.42944°E / -28.00611; 153.42944
Construction started2002
Completed2005
Cost$255 million
Height
Antenna spire323 m (1,060 ft)
Roof275 m (902 ft)
Technical details
Floor count80
Design and construction
Architect(s)Atelier SDG and Innovarchi
DeveloperSunland
Main contractorSunland

Q1 was developed as the tallest building in the southern hemispere. It sits in Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast, along the tourist strip. 80 floors tall with shopping at ground level, living/accommodation above, with a viewing deck which is open to the public. Building was started in 2002 and completed in 2005.

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  • [1] Images on Wikimedia Commons of Q1 under construction and views of the Gold Coast from the construction site.