Temasek Tower
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| Buildings in Singapore | |
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| Chinese: 淡马锡大厦 | |
| Location Address - Postal code Planning - region - area - subzone | 8 Shenton Way 068811 Central Downtown Core CBD |
| Building type | High-rise |
| Usage | Office building |
| Specifications Height Floors GLA | 235 m, 770 ft 52, 3 (subterranean) 62,196 m² |
| Current status | Occupied |
| Construction Period - broke ground - topped-out - TOP | ? - 1986 To be filled in To be filled in To be filled in |
| Architect | The Stubbins Associates, Inc with Architects 61 |
| Real estate developer>Developer | To be filled in |
| Owner | CapitaLand |
| Contractor | ? |
| Notes: | |
Republic of Singapore | |
Temasek Tower is the fifth tallest skyscraper in the city of Singapore, reaching to a height of 235 metres. First built in 1986 as Treasury Building, it has 52 storeys and is one of the historic buildings in the business district. It houses 16 double deck elevators supplied by Otis. It is managed by CapitaLand. Singapore's present Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, had his office built there. BBDO Worldwide hosts it's Asia Pacifc Headqarter in there.
Architecture
- The structure consists of steel beams cantilevered from a cylindrical concrete core. This allows full 360° views at the perimeter, unobstructed by perimeter columns.
- It features 16 double-decker lifts, provided by Otis.
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