The Tower Osaka | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | apartment house |
Location | Fukushima-ku, Osaka |
Coordinates | 34°41′40″N135°29′21″E / 34.694423°N 135.48905°E |
Completed | April 2008 |
Opening | June 2008 |
Height | |
Roof | 177 m (581 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | B1F to 49F |
Floor area | 73,137 m2 (787,240 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Takenaka Corporation |
Developer | Orix Estate, Mitsubishi Estate, Sumitomo Corporation, KEPCO Estate, Keihan Railway Estate |
Main contractor | Takenaka Corporation |
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