The World Centre

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
The World Centre as seen from Buendia Avenue in Makati.
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
[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Design

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.

Occupants

The World Centre houses the Embassy of China's consular section and military attaché office.

See also

• List of tallest buildings in Metro Manila