Iconic Tower

Iconic Tower
Alternative names Liberty Tower (proposed by Kajima Corporation)
General information
Status Approved[1]
Type Mixed Use
Architectural style Neo-futurism
Location Central Business District, Sector 19
Town or city Dhaka
Country Bangladesh
Coordinates 23°51′28″N 90°30′59″E / 23.85778°N 90.51639°E / 23.85778; 90.51639Coordinates: 23°51′28″N 90°30′59″E / 23.85778°N 90.51639°E / 23.85778; 90.51639
Estimated completion 2025
Cost USD $ 1.2 billion
Height
Architectural 734 m (2,408 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 142
Design and construction
Developer Kajima Corporation

Iconic Tower is a planned supertall skyscraper that might be built in Central Business District on Purbachal Sector 19 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Proposed Power Pac Kajima Consortium, as the centerpiece of the development of Central Financial District.[2] If built, the 142-story, 3,200,000-square foot (300,000 m2) skyscraper's roof would be 2,408 (734 m) high, making it the world's third-tallest building, until the completion of Azerbaijan Tower.[3]

Overview

The concept of Iconic Towers was first proposed by the U.S based conglomerate KPC Group of Companies. The project was soon adopted by the government of Bangladesh. The plan was incorporated with the Purbachal Central Business District development project. The Iconic Tower is the centerpiece of the project, along with 27 surrounding skyscrapers. The project is dubbed as one of the largest construction projects in the world. The plan was proposed by Kajima Corporation; one of the largest construction companies in the world, and approved at a preliminary cost of US$1.2 billion for the Iconic Tower and US$17.13 billion for the proposed development project. BUET consultancy division and Capital Development Authority of the Government of Bangladesh will serve as consultant for the project.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "PM approves constructing tallest building in South Asia". The KPC Group. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Global giant Kajima in bid for Purbachal Iconic Tower". The Bangladesh Post. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "Sikder Group wants a competent firm to build Iconic Tower". Daily Sun. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
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