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Libeskind's latest skyscraper breaks ground in the Philippines

Libeskind's latest skyscraper breaks ground in the Philippines

The tower's interiors will be designed by Armani/Casa, Giorgio Armani's interior design studio.


By BD+C Staff | June 3, 2014
Century Spire will reach 60 stories when construction is complete. Renderings: c
Century Spire will reach 60 stories when construction is complete. Renderings: courtesy Century Properties

The Century Spire, Daniel Libeskind's latest project, has just broken ground in Century City, southwest of Manila. It is meant to accommodate apartments and offices; residential units will range from one-bedrooms to penthouses, Dezeen reports.

The crown of the tower will be broken into three pieces, putting a unique silhouette on the city skyline. 

Century Spire, which will reach 60 stories, will be glazed on all four sides with semi-reflective glazing. The tower's base will taper inwards to allow for a landscaped entrance plaza.

Completion is marked for 2018. The tower's interiors will be designed by Armani/Casa, Giorgio Armani's interior design studio. Amenities will include a library, a juice bar and a swimming pool. 

Other Building Team members: GF and Partners Architects (architect of record); SY2 + Associates Inc. (structural engineer); RTM Mechanical Engineering Services (MEP engineer); and Crearis (landscape architect).

All renderings courtesy of Century Properties.

 

 

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