State Bank Tower

State Bank Tower

The State Bank Tower as seen from the Port Louis Waterfront.
General information
Status Complete
Type Offices
Location Port Louis, Mauritius
Opening 1995
Height
Roof 82 m (269 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 16
Design and construction
Architect Campbell Reith Hill

The State Bank Tower is a high-rise building in the capital city of Mauritius, Port Louis. The 16-storey tower contrary to popular belief, is not the tallest building in Port Louis. It is the fourth tallest building and only steel frame skeleton high-rise on the island.

It was designed by Campbell Reith Hill. In February 1994, it was damaged by cyclone Hollanda which hit Mauritius with windspeeds of over 200 km/h when the building's construction tower crane smashed and tore on the high-rise. The 82 m tall tower, hosting mostly offices, was finally inaugurated in 1995.

Coordinates: 20°09′43″S 57°30′05″E / 20.16194°S 57.50139°E / -20.16194; 57.50139

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