Purdy's Wharf is an office complex in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Built over the water at the edge of Halifax Harbour and resting on pilings, it consists of two office towers, and a smaller office structure called Purdy's Landing. The complex is located along the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. History The complex was developed by J.W. Lindsay Enterprises. Construction began in 1983. The first phase opened in May 1985. In January 1987, the developers announced that a second phase would be built. This was completed in 1989, coinciding with the beginning of the early 1990s recession, which hurt the real estate market and contributed to the complex suffering from a 35.2 per cent vacancy rate in 1990. In January 1999, Olympia and York purchased a 47.5 per cent stake in the development for C$39.9 million. At that time, GWL Realty Advisors owned 47.5 per cent while J.W. Lindsay owned the remaining five per cent. In early 2000, J.W. Lindsay sold their share of the complex to the other two co-owners, who each increased their ownership shares to 50 per cent. In July 2005, Olympia and York sold their 50 per cent stake to GWL Realty Advisors for C$63.0 million. Design Purdy's Wharf consists of two office towers, a four-storey building called Purdy's Landing, a seven-storey multistorey car park, and outdoor spaces including a wharf and green space. Purdy's Landing is commonly referred to as the "Xerox building", due to a large Xerox sign that used to hang on the exterior of the building. Pedways connect the complex to Casino Nova Scotia and the Downtown Halifax Link system. Purdy's Wharf has a unique, energy-efficient cooling system that works by circulating sea water through a heat exchanger system with the building's cooling water. The colder sea water chills the building's cooling water, which is then circulated through the buildings. Transport The complex is located within walking distance of the main Halifax Transit bus terminal, Scotia Square Terminal, via an enclosed footbridge spanning the Cogswell Interchange. It is also a short walk from the Halifax Ferry Terminal. See also List of tallest buildings in Atlantic Canada References External links Purdy's Wharf Live Webcam of Halifax Harbour with Purdy's Wharf JW Lindsay Enterprises Limited Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners 1989 establishments in Nova Scotia Office buildings completed in 1989 Buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia Postmodern architecture in Canada