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Shanta Holdings Limited, the country's leading real estate developer, launched ‘Dhaka Tower’, a 500 ft skyscraper designed by OMA on Friday.
Shanta hosted a corporate Gala Night which marked the official unveiling of the 'Dhaka Tower' project, according to a media release.
The event was attended by Irma Van Dueren, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh.
The launching event celebrated this architectural marvel and fostered a sense of optimism for the future. The groundbreaking for Dhaka Tower is complete, and the project is now open for bookings and due for completion by the year 2028, the release says.
Once built, this 1.5 million-square-foot high-rise office building will become one of the country’s tallest buildings and destined to be the next iconic landmark of the city. Located at Tejgaon, overlooking Hatirjheel Lake, Dhaka Tower will symbolise the nation’s ambitions and become a significant addition to the city's evolving skyline.
Featuring six basements accommodating 724 cars it will ensure convenient parking. Upon stepping into the 54 feet high atrium, occupants will be welcomed into a lofty and versatile space, according to the release.
It will boast an exhibition space extending to a height of 130 feet, while on the top level will be a fine dining restaurant, adjacent to a publicly accessible two-tier observation deck providing sweeping views of the metropolis.
The podium levels will host a variety of amenities and spaces which will include banks, ATMs, a food court, cafes, retail outlets, and showrooms. Dhaka Tower will feature a total of 21 high-speed elevators including separate Service/Fireman's Elevators, a state-of-the-art firefighting and smoke detection system designed by IGnesis Consultants, an integrated Building management system (iBMS), a central security system and more, the release says.
The structural, MEP, and facade designs of the tower have been meticulously crafted by the Meinhardt Group, Singapore.
Additionally, with USGBC LEED platinum pre-certification it will be a state- of -the art energy efficient building, symbolising Shanta’s commitment to sustainability and excellence, the release adds.