[6] It is a well-known and easily identifiable landmark in the city, alongside its "architectural cousin", the Hillbrow Tower.

The tower was designed by Ove Arup and Partners and built by Christiani and Nielsen SA.

Up until 1982, an observation deck affording panoramic views of the city was open to the public, but was closed due to security fears.

[1][2][3][4][5] In architectural terms, the Sentech Tower is a vertical cantilever structure with a reinforced concrete shaft.

[1][2][3] The Sentech Tower is situated in the suburb of Brixton, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.