Pearl of the Orient Tower

This article is about the building in Manila. For the building in Shanghai, see Oriental Pearl Tower.

Pearl of the Orient Tower
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Residential
Location	1240 Roxas Boulevard cor. Arquiza Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Coordinates	14°34′36.84″N120°58′46.41″E / 14.5769000°N 120.9795583°E / 14.5769000; 120.9795583
Construction started	1999
Completed	2004
Opening	2004
Owner	Philippine Estates Corporation
Height
Roof	168 m (551.18 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	42 above ground, 4 below ground
Floor area	125,500 m2 (1,350,870.76 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators	6
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Nadel Architects G & W Architects
Developer	Pearl of the Orient Realty & Development Corporation
Structural engineer	Ove Arup & Partners F.C. Cebedo & Partners
References
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

The Pearl of the Orient Tower, previously known as Embassy Pointe Tower, is a residential skyscraper located in Manila, Philippines, owned by the Philippine Estates Corporation. Standing at 168 meters (551 feet), it is the fifty-fifth tallest building in the city of Manila. ^[2] The building has 42 floors above ground, including 6 floors for parking spaces, 5 floors for offices and commercial purposes, 30 floors for luxury residential units, and 2 floors for penthouse units. There are also four basement levels for parking. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Project team

The Pearl of the Orient Tower was designed by American architectural firm Nadel Architects, Inc., in cooperation with local architectural firm G & W Architects. Structural design was provided by Ove Arup & Partners and reviewed by Arup in cooperation with local engineering firm F.C. Cebedo & Partners. ^[3]

Other members of the design team are M.A. Alix & Partners (Fire Protection Works) and NBF Water & Wastewater Services (now N.B. Franco Consulting Engineers—Sanitary and Plumbing Works). ^[3]

Project and construction management were handled by Constech Management Group. ^[3]

Location

The building is located on Roxas Boulevard near Manila Bay and opposite the Embassy of the United States. It is close to the historical center of Manila – the walled city of Intramuros – and other sites including Luneta Park, Quirino Grandstand and Manila Ocean Park. A few kilometers away are the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Star City theme park, and the Manila Yacht Club.

Features

Among the building's features are 3 high-speed elevators for residential floors, 2 high-speed elevators for office and commercial floors, and 1 high-speed service elevator for the entire building. The building also has a video phone communication system for residents, a centralized air conditioning system in commercial and office areas, built-in CATV cable system; telephone lines, an emergency power generator, and individual mail boxes. The building also has a helicopter landing pad on the roof deck. ^[3]

The building's amenities include the City Club on the 13th floor, which includes a swimming pool and a kiddie pool, game rooms, function rooms, a gym, a health spa, a business center, and a fine-dining restaurant. The building also has an elegant and spacious lobby lounge. ^{[3] [5]}

References

1. Emporis.com Pearl of the Orient Tower ^{[ usurped ]}
2. Skyscraperpage.com Pearl of the Orient Tower
3. Pearl of the Orient Tower website Portfolio
4. Philippine Estates Corporation Embassy Pointe Tower
5. The Philippine Star (c/o Newsflash website) November 8, 2004 A Gem of a Condominium in Roxas Boulevard

External links

• Pearl of the Orient Tower at Emporis ^{[ usurped ]}
• Pearl of the Orient Tower at Skyscraperpage.com