Achilleion, Colombo

Achilleion is a proposed residential complex in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Upon completion, the complex is planned to consist of two twin skyscrapers of 50 floors each, connected by two skybridges; one at the centre of the towers and the other at the top, functioning as a helipad. The 2016 land value on which the Achilleion towers will be built is Rs. 2.3 billion (US$ 15.7 million).^[1]

Achilleion
General information
Status	Under construction
Location	Bambalapitiya
Town or city	Colombo
Country	Sri Lanka
Coordinates	06°53′35″N 79°51′15″E
Cost	Rs. 2.3 billion (land only)
Technical details
Floor count	50
Website
achilleion.lk

Currently, a Rs. 300 million (US$ 2 million) show apartment is built at the site, 100 ft (30 m) above sea level. It is claimed to be the tallest stand-alone show apartment in the world.^[2] Construction of the buildings commenced in January 2017.^[3]

See also

• List of tallest structures in Sri Lanka

References

1. "Achilleion, Colombo's first 7-star luxury residence launched". Daily FT. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
2. "Achilleion apartment receives massive response in two weeks". Daily News. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
3. "Blue Mountain's 'Achilleion' apartment breaks ground". The Sunday Times Sri Lanka. Retrieved 21 February 2017.

External links

• Official website
• "Achilleion - Colombo's first 7 star luxury residence launched". The Island. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.