The Ascott Metropolis
| The Ascott Metropolis | |
|---|---|
 The Ascott Metropolis seen from Bowen Avenue in October 2009 | |
 Interactive map of the The Ascott Metropolis area | |
General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Mixed-use |
| Location | 1 Courthouse Lane, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°50′53.4″S 174°46′00.2″E / 36.848167°S 174.766722°E |
Construction started | 1997 |
Completed | 1999 |
| Cost | NZ$180 million |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Tip | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Roof | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Concrete |
| Floor count | 40 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Peddle Thorp |
| Developer | Krukziener Properties |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 55 |
| Number of suites | 368 |
| Website | |
| https://www.metropolis.co.nz/ | |
The Ascott Metropolis is a mixed-use residential and hotel skyscraper in Auckland, New Zealand. Standing at a height of 155 m (509 ft) and encompassing 40 floors, it is currently the sixth-tallest building in New Zealand.[1] Completed in 1999 by Krukziener Properties and commended for its style and quality, the NZ$180 million cost of its construction also led to major financial fallout.[2] The Ascott Metropolis is considered one of Auckland's most exclusive apartment buildings.[3]
The skyscraper was constructed mainly from reinforced concrete between 1997 and 1999. Upon its completion in 1999, it dethroned the nearby ANZ Centre to become the tallest building in New Zealand and the entire region of the Polynesian Triangle, holding the title for one year until it was surpassed by the Vero Centre. Designed by Peddle Thorp, the building contains 368 apartments in addition to 55 hotel rooms.
On December 11, 2013, Alain Robert climbed the skyscraper as part of a promotion for the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch.[4][5]
Gallery
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The skyline of Auckland CBD viewed from an elevated street, showing The Ascott Metropolis on the left and the Sky Tower in the center distance
The spire and upper roof structure of The Ascott Metropolis
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See also
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[edit]- ↑ "The Ascott Metropolis, Auckland". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Low returns hit high-rise prices". The New Zealand Herald. NZME Publishing. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Auckland penthouse comes with $6.3m tag". The New Zealand Herald. NZME Publishing. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Watch: 'Spiderman' tackles Auckland tower". The New Zealand Herald. NZME Publishing. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "French climber climbs Auckland building". Stuff. Stuff Limited. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2026.