Manchester Unity Building
The Manchester Unity Building is an Art Deco Gothic inspired office and retail building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, constructed in 1931–32 for the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows. The soaring stepped corner tower on a prominent intersection opposite the Melbourne Town Hall makes it one of the most prominent and best known buildings in Melbourne.
| Manchester Unity Building | |
|---|---|
The building viewed from Swanston Street as seen in October 2021 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Coordinates | 37.8154°S 144.9664°E |
| Completed | 1932 |
| Opening | 1932-12-13 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 64 metres (210 ft) |
| Roof | 40.2 metres (132 ft) |
| Top floor | 12 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 12 |
| Lifts/elevators | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Marcus Barlow |
| Main contractor | WE Cooper Pty Ltd |
| Website | |
| www | |
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