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Panorama of Wellington File 528-491-391

Wellington city

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structure #51379271building

HSBC Tower

existing 94 m 25 floors 2003

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Architectural Height94 m
Floors25
Completion2003
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address195 Lambton Quay
Smart Address195 Lambton Quay
CityWellington
CountryNew Zealand
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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