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Port Tower Complex
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General information
StatusApproved
LocationPakistan Karachi, Pakistan
Height
Roof1,947 ft (593 m)

The Port Tower is a building planned for Karachi, the financial capital of Pakistan, with the collaboration of local and foreign investors, in association with the Karachi Port Trust. When completed, the new structure will be 1,947 ft (593 m)[1] high. The height of the tower has a special significance - it represents the independence year of Pakistan which is the year 1947.

The new tower is part of a complex which will be constructed on artificial islands in the shape of symbols found on the flag of Pakistan - a crescent and a star. It will comprise of a hotel and a shopping center, as well as an extensive area to host large-scale expositions. Integrating into Karachi’s skyline, main features of the venture will include a revolving restaurant and a viewing gallery offering a panoramic view of the coastline and the city. The construction site planned for this building is located along the Clifton shoreline of the crescent-shaped island. When completed, the Port Tower will be the tallest building in the country.

The Port Tower will be developed on 10 acres waterfront site, off the Mai Kollachi expressway called the Karachi Waterfront. It has been designed by an international team of architects, led by the world’s 4th largest architectural practice, Aedas. Consortium partners MM Pakistan and Mott MacDonald would provide engineering services and architectural support expertise.

The tower would provide world class office space with residential, conference, performance, retail, restaurant, and support facilities.

See also

  • [1] - [Must watch this. Presentation to President by Emaar and Nakeel Construction companies from UAE. Window Media Player required to watch this 8 minute presentation]
  1. ^ K.P.T. projects - Port Tower description on www.kpt.gov.pk
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