11 Diagonal Street

11 Diagonal Street is an office tower in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was built in 1983 to a height of 80 metres. It is designed to look like a diamond as it reflects different views of the Central Business District from each angle of the building.

11 Diagonal Street
A view of the building from street level
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeMulti use, Office
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
Coordinates26°12′15″S 28°2′9″E
Construction started1981
Completed1983
Opening1984
CostR65 million
OwnerRebosis Property Fund
Height
Antenna spire80 m (260 ft)
Roof75 m (246 ft)
Top floor75 m (246 ft)
Technical details
Floor count20
Floor area20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators6
Design and construction
Architect(s)Helmut Jahn

The building's architect was Helmut Jahn.

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