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One Central Saigon

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One Central HCM
Former namesThe One
Spirit of Saigon
General information
StatusUnder construction
TypeMixed-use
LocationDistrict 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Construction started14 October 2019
Estimated completionOn hold
CostUS$500 million
Height
Architectural240 m (787 ft) & 218 m (715 ft)
Technical details
Floor count55 & 48
Floor area200,000 m2 (2,200,000 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Arquitectonica
DeveloperBitexco Group [1]
EngineerDSA Engineering [1]
Main contractorCoteccons [1]

One Central HCM, formerly named Spirit of Saigon is a mixed-use development currently under construction consisting of a podium and two high-rise towers in Ho Chi Minh City.[2] The architectural firm behind the project is Arquitectonica. Upon completion, it will become the tallest twin buildings in Ho Chi Minh City.

Design

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The mixed-use development is designed by American architectural firm Arquitectonica. The development consists of two high-rise towers which are connected together through a podium. The West Tower is 240 m (787 ft) tall and will hold office spaces in the lower half and a Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the upper half. The East Tower is 218 m (715 ft) tall and will hold luxury apartments.[3] The podium beneath will include 58,400 sqm of retail space and will have an underground connection to the Ben Thanh metro station, the central terminus of the Ho Chi Minh City Metro.[4]

Construction

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Construction of the tower started in 14 October 2019 and was expected to be completed in 2024.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Spirit of Saigon". Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Coteccons starts construction the superstructure of Spirit of Saigon project". Coteccons Group. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Long-Delayed 'Twin Towers' Project Near Ben Thanh Resumes Construction". Saigoneer. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Spirit of Saigon + Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences". Arquitectonica International Corporation. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
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