| Pearl of the Orient Tower | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 1240 Roxas Boulevard cor. Arquiza Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°34′36.84″N 120°58′46.41″E / 14.5769000°N 120.9795583°E |
| Construction started | 1999 |
| Completed | 2004 |
| Opening | 2004 |
| Owner | Philippine Estates Corporation |
| Height | |
| Roof | 168 m (551.18 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 42 above ground, 4 below ground |
| Floor area | 125,500 m2 (1,350,870.76 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 6 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Nadel Architects G & W Architects |
| Developer | Pearl of the Orient Realty & Development Corporation |
| Structural engineer | Ove Arup & Partners F.C. Cebedo & Partners |
| References | |
| [1][2][3][4][5] | |
The Pearl of the Orient Tower, previously known as Embassy Pointe Tower, is a residential skyscraper located in Manila, Philippines, owned by the Philippine Estates Corporation. Standing at 168 meters (551 feet), it is the fifth fifth tallest buildings in the city of Manila.[2] The building has 42 floors above ground, including 6 floors for parking spaces, 5 floors for offices and commercial purposes, 30 floors for luxury residential units, and 2 floors for penthouse units. There are also four basement levels for parking.[3][4][5]
Project team
The Pearl of the Orient Tower was designed by American architectural firm Nadel Architects, Inc., in cooperation with local architectural firm G & W Architects. Structural design was provided by Ove Arup & Partners and reviewed by Arup in cooperation with local engineering firm F.C. Cebedo & Partners.[3]
Other members of the design team are M.A. Alix & Partners (Fire Protection Works) and NBF Water & Wastewater Services (now N.B. Franco Consulting Engineers—Sanitary and Plumbing Works).[3]
Project and construction management were handled by Constech Management Group.[3]
Location
The building is located on Roxas Boulevard near Manila Bay and opposite the Embassy of the United States. It is close to the historical centre of Manila, the walled city of Intramuros, and other sites including Luneta Park, the Quirino Grandstand and Manila Ocean Park. A few kilometres away are the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Star City theme park, and the Manila Yacht Club.
Features
Among the building's features are 3 high-speed elevators for residential floors, 2 high-speed elevators for office and commercial floors, and 1 high-speed service elevator for the entire building. The building also has a video phone communication system for residents, a centralized air conditioning system in commercial and office areas, built-in CATV cable system; telephone lines, an emergency power generator, and individual mail boxes. The building also has a helicopter landing pad on the roof deck.[3]
The building's amenities include the City Club on the 13th floor, which includes a swimming pool and a kiddie pool, game rooms, function rooms, a gym, a health spa, a business centre, and a fine-dining restaurant. The building also has an elegant and spacious lobby lounge.[3][5]
References
- ↑ Emporis.com Pearl of the Orient Tower
- 1 2 Skyscraperpage.com Pearl of the Orient Tower
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pearl of the Orient Tower website Portfolio
- 1 2 Philippine Estates Corporation Embassy Pointe Tower
- 1 2 3 The Philippine Star (c/o Newsflash website) November 8, 2004 A Gem of a Condominium in Roxas Boulevard