| Pentominium | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Status | Under construction[1] |
| Groundbreaking | 26 July 2009 |
| Estimated completion | 2013 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 516 m (1,693 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 120 |
| Floor area | 150,000 m2 (1,614,587 sq ft) |
| Companies | |
| Architect | Aedas |
| Contractor | ACC |
| Developer | Trident International Holdings |
The Pentominium is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[2] When completed, the residential tower will be 516 m (1,693 ft) tall, with 120 floors above ground. It was designed by architects Aedas and funded by Trident International Holdings. The AED 1.46 billion (US$400 million) construction contract was awarded to Arabian Construction Company (ACC).[3]
Construction commenced on 26 July 2009 and the building is expected to be completed in 2013.[4]
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Projected residential height
The Pentominium will be the tallest all-residential building in the world upon completion and it currently has the highest projected height of any residential building under construction.[4]
Apartments and design
The word Pentominium is a portmanteau of the words penthouse and condominium.[5] Each residential floor will have just one 4-bedroom apartment of over 600 square metres (6,500 sq ft).[5][6] Ameneties available to residents include a swimming pool, an observation deck, a private cinema, a health club and a banqueting hall, along with a cigar lounge and a business centre.[5]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=pentonium-dubai-unitedarabemirates
- ^ "Pentominium". Emporis. http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=pentonium-dubai-unitedarabemirates. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- ^ Sarah Blackman (2009-09-07). "ACC gets Pentominium construction contract". Construction Week online. http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-6291-acc_gets_pentominium_construction_contract/. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
- ^ a b Sarah Blackman (2009-09-07). "EXCLUSIVE: Pentominium to be completed by 2013". Construction Week online. http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-6301-exclusive_pentominium_to_be_completed_by_2013/. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
- ^ a b c Official site
- ^ "Trident rolls out new tower". ArabianBusiness.com. 2007-05-26. http://www.arabianbusiness.com/13048-trident-rolls-out-new-tower. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
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