Ponte City, South Africa

Ponte City is a 172.8 m tall skyscraper in the Berea suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. Built in 1975 by South African architect Manfred Hermer, the 54-story tower is the tallest residential building in Africa.

Ponte City boasts a cylindrical design with an open center to allow more natural light to enter the apartment. It is recorded as the first cylindrical skyscraper in Africa. An open center allowing additional light to the apartment, a central space known as the "core" rises above an uneven stone floor. After construction, Ponte City was considered a very attractive place for its views of the whole of Johannesburg and its surroundings. The rooftop neon sign was the largest billboard in the Southern Hemisphere, advertising the Coca-Cola Company until 2000. It currently advertises for Vodacom, a South African mobile phone company.

Pinnacle height: 173 m (568 ft)
Floors:54
Year: 1975
Country City: Johannesburg., South Africa