LKG Tower

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name = LKG Tower


caption = LKG Tower as seen from Ayala Avenue
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location = 6801 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
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use = Office
status = Complete
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constructed = 2000
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opening = 2000
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roof = convert|180.1|m|ft|2|abbr=on
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floor_count = 38 aboveground, 5 belowground
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cost = US$ 55,000,000
floor_area = convert|66810|m2|sqft|2|abbr=on
architect = Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, Recio + Casas Architects
engineer = Aromin & Sy + Associates, Inc.
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developer = ICEC Land Corporation
owner = ICEC Land Corporation
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references = Emporis.com [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu?id=lkgtower-makati-philippines "LKG Tower"] ] Skyscraperpage.com [http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=113 "LKG Tower"] ] I.A. Campbell & Associates [http://www.campbell.com.ph/P3Projects/projects_lkg.htm "Projects - LKG Tower"] ] Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat [http://www.ctbuh.org/Portals/0/Tallest/CTBUH_TallestPhilippines.pdf "Tallest Buildings in the Philippines (as of April 2008)"] ]

The LKG Tower is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. It is one of the tallest and most well-known building. Standing at 180.1 metres (590.88 feet), the building has 38 floors above ground Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu website [http://www.joneslanglasalleleechiu.com.ph/en-gb/properties/lease/LKGTower.htm "Properties - LKG Tower"] ] , and 5 basement levels for parking.

The LKG Tower is owned by International Copra Export Corporation (ICEC) Land Corporation, and was designed by the renowned architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, in cooperation with local firm Recio + Casas Architects. It has a distinctive shape in its upper part, and this was emphasized by the presence of its signature "ribbon" that cuts through diagonally its facade. This creates a visually dynamic profile, making it a highly visible Makati landmark.

Location

The building is located in Makati City's Ayala Avenue, and is situated strategically inside the city's Central Business District. It is just a walk away from most of Makati's other major office and residentail buildings, including G.T. International Tower, and the current tallest building in the country, the PBCom Tower, and is easliy accessible by public transport along Ayala Avenue.

Ammenities

Within the office tower there are 3 dining levels, a banking hall, parking for 500 cars, an owner’s penthouse and a helipad for VIP access on the roof. Due to its dining facilities, it has become a favorite destination of office workers from its surrounding area during break times.

References

External links

* [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=174287 LKG Tower at Skyscrapercity Forums]
* [http://www.ayalamap.com/map/buildings/structure/lkg-tower/details.html LKG Tower at Ayala Maps]