“We are delighted to design engineer
this landmark building which perfectly
reflects our vision for tall buildings
- a vertical mini-community that
respect and respond to the wider local
community. As the structural, MEP,
facade and fire engineers, we will not
only help realise the distinctive diagrid
structure with highly recognisable
facades, but also make sure that all MEP
systems and services in the development
are seamlessly
integrated to best serve
the occupants and local
community as well.”
- YL Cheng, Director of Arup in
Hong Kong.
T
he Icone Tower is a new iconic skyscraper in
the heart of Manila, developed to pay tribute
to the Filipino soldier. Arup and Henning Larsen
Architects have signed a JV contract to deliver the
detailed architectural and engineering design for the
Icone Tower. It is located in Bonifacio Global City – a
business district developed from former army camp,
Fort Bonifacio.
The tower is envisioned as an edifice that honours
and recognizes the service of the members of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines, (AFP) – biggest stakeholder
of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority
(BCDA), client of the Arup-Henning Larsen for the Icone
Tower.
At 275 metres tall, the 40-storey structure will host
areas dedicated to the Filipino troops, public plaza
that promote engagement, exhibition and conference
spaces, a rooftop observatory, dining facilities, and a
new corporate office for the BCDA.
As a structure that promotes humanity, it is designed
to set an example of how a tall building should give back
to a city and its people with the ambition of revitalising
an entire urban area.
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