South African Reserve Bank, Tshwane

Standing at 150 metres, The Reserve Bank is the tallest building in Pretoria. The building is a combination of beautiful, reflecting glass and black Rusternburg granite, and comprises of 37 floors. The bank was built by the famous architects Burg, Dohery and Bryant. Since its completion the building houses one of South Africa's most important men, the Governor of the country. Outside the building there is a stainless-steel, non-representational sculpture by Johan van Heerden, specially commissioned to complement the building. Visitors are not allowed inside the building, but it looks most majestic from the outside.