title: Southern Life Centre
text: # Southern Life Centre
  
  The Southern Life Centre is an international style skyscraper in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa.
  
  ## History
  
  Construction started in 1970 and was completed in 1973. The architects were Monty, Sack, Nurcombe, Summerley, Ringrose and Partners, while the structural engineeriners were Ove Arup and Partners.
  
  ## Description
  
  The building has a height of 138 metres (453 ft) and comprises 30 floors. It is also known as African Eagle Life Centre/Momentumn Life Centre. It is notable for having a pyrimide glass shape on its roof. The building is also used for advertising. The skyscraper is located at 45 Commissioner Street 323 m North West of Standard Bank Centre. It is the 15th tallest building in South Africa.
  
  