The Peak Building
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in Sydney
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, Australia
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. Located at 2 Quay Street, Haymarket
Haymarket, New South Wales
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, the Peak is 166m in height and consists of 46 levels. It was constructed in 1996. The tower was built for residential use, with a 3-storey shopping centre called Market City occupying its base. There is also a Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market
Paddy's Markets is a commercial enterprise that has two large markets in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Paddy's Markets are located in Haymarket and Flemington and specialise in the sale of fruit, vegetables, fish, clothes and giftware....
located at ground level. The architect
Architect
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is Crone & Associates. It has the most functional recreational common area in the Sydney, which includes a 25 metre swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, two tennis courts, a golf practice area, barbecue and a running track, all on the 6th floor.