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Office in Makati, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The World Centre is an office skyscraper located in Makati, Philippines.[9] It is owned by Megaworld Corp. It stands at 152.4 metres (500 feet),[1][2][3] and is located on the largest central business district of the country.
The World Centre | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Office |
Location | 330 Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati, Philippines |
Coordinates | 14°33′42″N 121°01′16″E |
Construction started | 1994 |
Opening | November 1996 |
Owner | Megaworld Properties & Holdings, Inc. |
Management | Megaworld Land Inc. |
Height | |
Antenna spire | 152.4 m (500.00 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 30 aboveground, 5 belowground |
Lifts/elevators | 7 passenger, 1 service |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill; W.V. Coscoluella & Associates |
Developer | Megaworld Corp. |
Structural engineer | Ove Arup & Partners |
References | |
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The World Centre building was designed and planned by Filipino architectural firm W.V. Coscolluela & Associates, in cooperation with international architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. Structural engineering consultancy work was done by Ove Arup and Partners.[6][7] The building's exterior is clad with glossy curtain walls, and has a spire for communications and transmission. The building also has a helicopter deck area at the roof deck.
The World Centre houses the Embassy of China's consular section and military attaché office.
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