The Merton

The Merton

The Merton (zh-t|t=泓都) is a high-rise development located in Hong Kong. The complex consists of three towers. The Merton 1 rises 59 floors and convert|197|ft|m|lk=on,Cite web|title=The Merton 1|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetmerton1-hongkong-china|publisher=Emporis.com|accessdate=2007-11-20] cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=3776|title=The Merton|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com] and stands as the 60th-tallest building in city. The Merton 2 and The Merton 3 rise 51 floors and convert|180|m|ft|0, and stand as the 100th-tallest buildings in the city; the two structures are tied in rank with the Sham Wan Towers and Liberté 5 and 6. The entire complex, composed almost entirely of residential units, was designed by architectural firm Ronald Lu & Partners and developed by New World Development Company. It began construction in 1998, and was completed in 2005.

Buildings of the complex

The main community forum for merton residents is www.dacasa.hk/merton [http://www.dacasa.hk/merton] where additional information can be found out about the building and area.

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Hong Kong

References


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