The Leonardo (Sandton)

The Leonardo

The Leonardo site as seen from above, on Maude. (In the center of the image)
Alternative names 75 on Maude
General information
Status Under construction
Type Residential
Location Sandton, South Africa
Coordinates -26.103733, 28.059469
Groundbreaking 17 November 2015
Construction started 2015
Completed 2017
Cost R2 billion
Owner Legacy
Height
Roof 223 metres (730 ft)+
Technical details
Floor count 50
Design and construction
Architect Co-Arc International Architects
Website
www.theleonardo.co.za

The Leonardo is a building development property that, when completed, is expected to be the tallest building in Sandton, exceeding 150 metres (490 ft).The building was announced to be built on Maude street directly next to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Sandton, South Africa and shortly after excavations were done. It was also proposed that the building be over 223 metres (732 ft), the height of the current tallest building in South Africa but the height has not been confirmed yet.[1][2]

It was announced that the six 3 floor pent houses will sell for R180 million. The entire structure will cost R2 billion and consist of 200 apartments.[3][4]

The development will also involve a few shops, a swimming pool, a restaurant and several other facilities.[5]

The design has changed significantly since it was announced and was originally scheduled to be designed by AMA architect firm and be completed by 2010.[6][7]

On 17 November 2015, the Leonardo began construction.[8]

Construction

January 2016





See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.co-arc.com/co-arc-international-architects-news-2015
  2. ↑ "Legacy to develop Leonardo in Sandton". Business Day Live. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
  3. ↑ "APARTMENTS: SA’s first R180m flat". Financial Mail. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
  4. ↑ "Legacy Living | Legacy Property for Rent or Sale". www.legacyliving.co.za. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
  5. ↑ "Legacy plans major Sandton development - Hotel Investment Conference Africa". Hotel Investment Conference Africa. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
  6. ↑ http://www.theleonardo.co.za/
  7. ↑ "75 Maude". lpms.co.za. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
  8. ↑ "The Leonardo - The Skyscraper Center". skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2015-11-21.

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