96 Iconic Tower
| 96 Iconic Tower | |
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Concept drawing of the completed building
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| General information | |
| Status | Proposed |
| Type | mixed-use |
| Architectural style | Post-modern |
| Town or city | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Construction started | 2015 |
| Completed | 2019 |
| Height | 383 Meters |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 96 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Mr. Reza Kabul |
| Architecture firm | Reza Kabul Architects[1] |
| Developer | Shreepati's Edifice (Pvt.) Ltd |
The 96 Iconic Tower, since renamed "Altitude"[2] is a proposed skyscraper dedicated to the Sri Lankan Victory in the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The project is a joint veture between Wills Realtors (Private) Limited and the Shreepati's Edifice (Private) Limited incorporated in Sri Lanka a subsidiary company of Shreepati Build Infra Investment Limited of India. The BOI agreement was signed by BOI ChairmanUpul Jayasuriyasigned the agreement on behalf of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and Directors Rakesh Chandra Pandey and RajanSirivastav signed on behalf of the ShreepatiGroup.[3]
Features
The Building will have,
- A Revolving restaurant
- A Multiplex theater
- An Indoor cricket training academy
- A Amphitheatre
- A Observation deck
- A Cricket museum
- A Semi Olympic Swimming pool
- A Gym ,a Spa and Health club
- A Jogging/Cycling tracks at podium level and many other features.
Security
- LPG/PNG Detector system in the kitchen
- Public address system
- Integrated Building automation system
- Voice evacuation System
- Building Management System
- All elevators having security card system
- CCTVs provided at all levels at various points
- Video Phone with intercom facility
- Data Kisoks
- Trained Security Staff and fire stall shall be posted on duty 24x7
and many other Security measures are planned[4]
Design
As it is dedicated to the Sri Lankan Cricketers that won the 1996 World Cup the buildings design is four cricket bat shaped structures with a cricket ball balanced between the handles of the bats. The tower is a blend of residential units with retail outlets and public space.
Public parking can be found on the lower ground floor, with lifts to the south leading to the ticket counter for the Observatory on the 92nd level and the Sri Lankan Cricket Museum on the 93rd floor. Above this four levels of retail outlets totaling 8366 sq m exists and is connected by 18 escalators. Levels 4 and 5 host the multiplex cinema with capacity for 1,420 viewers. The two entertainment decks within the 96 Iconic Tower are in levels 14 and 66 which include a library, indoor gaming centre, business centre, jogging track, children’s play area, outdoor play area, lounge and coffee shop, gym, spa, outdoor yoga area, and sky decks. Levels 15-49, 51-64 and 67-90 are dedicated to residential developments, and there are seven service floors in total.The revolving restaurant is on levels 94 and 95. The indoor cricket training academy is on the top story the level 96.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.architectrezakabul.com/project/100
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- ↑ http://www.ft.lk/article/452307/BOI-signs---300-m-investment-deal-to-build-Sri-Lanka-s-tallest-building
- ↑ http://96iconictower.com/assets/Shreepati-96iconictower.pdf
- ↑ http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=25192
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