- OUB Centre
Infobox Skyscraper
|building_name = OUB Centre
location =Raffles Place ,Downtown Core ,Singapore
type =High-rise
use =Office ,Retail
floor_count = 63 and 4 basements
floor_area =
status = Completed
architect =Kenzo Tange Associates
developer =OUB Centre Limited
management =OUB Centre Limited
owner =OUB Centre Limited
contractor =Kajima Corporation
website = [http://www.oubcentre.com.sg www.oubcentre.com.sg]The Overseas Union Bank Center (Chinese: 华联银行大厦) is the one of the three tallest
skyscraper s in the city ofSingapore , sharing the title with theUOB Plaza One and Republic Plaza. Standing at 280 metres tall, it was the tallest building in the world outsideNorth America at the time of its completion in1986 until it was succeeded by theBank of China Tower . 280 metres is the maximum height permitted by the National Aviation Authority. The building sits at the city centre ofRaffles Place .Architecture
*The building consists of two triangular structures with a small space between them.
*The steel frame allows for column-free office space.
*The floor system is ofreinforced concrete slab composite with a ribbed steel deck.
*A car park, retail areas, and a link to the MRT system can be found below ground.
*The tower is clad by chemically treatedaluminium alloy which changes colour along with the light it reflects.
*Square and circular designs perforate the building'sfaçade , etched by a grid pattern of rectangles and window units.
*The dramatic entrance is presented by an eight-storey high cutaway, coupled withskylight s and other lighting effects to create an airy feel.Events
Frenchman
Alain Robert , well known for climbingskyscrapers , attempted a climb on this building in 2000. After reaching the 21st floor, Robert was persuaded by the police to give up and climbed back into the building through a window on the 23rd floor.ee also
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List of tallest buildings in Singapore
*List of buildings References
* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=oubcentre-singapore-singapore Emporis.com]
External links
* [http://www.oubcentre.com.sg/ OUB Centre Limited website]
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