Credit crunch causes fall of Empire

The ongoing economic crisis that is sweeping the globe has led to Brisbane's iconic high rise city centre project, Empire Square, being scrapped...

The £195 million Empire Square tower was not only to be one of the tallest buildings in Brisbane, but also one of the first high-rise developments in Australia to combine offices, hotel and residences.

Its striking design, created by Cottee Parker Architects, was aiming to put Brisbane firmly on the map for groundbreaking architecture.

The tower facade was to be made up of subtle curves and distinctive banding and the top of the building was to be lit to provide an iconic attraction from Southbank and beyond.  

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