NATIONAL NEWS - According to the Heritage Portal, the last week of April saw a new building surpass the height of all others in the affluent area known as “Africa’s Richest Square Mile” in Sandton.
The building, called the Leonardo, and which is still under construction, has now surpassed the Michelangelo Towers (140m) and the Sandton City spire (141m) to become the tallest building in Sandton.
According to the Portal, the Leonardo is a multibillion-rand development being built by the Legacy Group. It is located on Maude Street, not far from the JSE, Sandton Square and the Gautrain.
James Ball wrote: “Once finished, the Leonardo will consist of apartments, prestigious office space and what is being billed as the most exclusive and expensive suite in the country. Those lucky enough to call the building home will enjoy their own concierge service, gym, spa, rooftop restaurant, garden, coffee shop and business centre. They will also be at the centre of a brand-new precinct which will include a buzzing new square. The project is a massive boost to what is already South Africa’s premier business node.”
An artist’s impression of what the completed building might look like, courtesy of Skyscraper City.
