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4th October 2019

     

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A view of Sandton's business district, and beyond, from the top of The Leonardo, Africa’s tallest building, standing at 234 m. To date, some R3-billion has been invested in the 56-storey multi-use tower block, which has been developed bytheLegacy Group in partnership with Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking. More than 100 000 t of concrete has been used in its construction and the skyscraper features arange of amenities, including a spa, a preschool, restaurants, a conference centre and a 25-m-long swimming pool. In addition, avariety of local artists' work grace the walls in high-traffic areas within the building. Photograph: Engineering News Chief Photographer: Dylan Slater

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