Achilleion, Colombo
Achilleion is a proposed residential complex in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Upon completion, the complex is planned to consist of two twin skyscrapers of 50 floors each, connected by two skybridges; one at the centre of the towers and the other at the top, functioning as a helipad. The 2016 land value on which the Achilleion towers will be built is Rs. 2.3 billion (US$ 15.7 million).[1]
| Achilleion | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Location | Bambalapitiya |
| Town or city | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 06°53′35″N 79°51′15″E |
| Cost | Rs. 2.3 billion (land only) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 50 |
| Website | |
| achilleion | |
Currently, a Rs. 300 million (US$ 2 million) show apartment is built at the site, 100 ft (30 m) above sea level. It is claimed to be the tallest stand-alone show apartment in the world.[2] Construction of the buildings commenced in January 2017.[3]
References
- "Achilleion, Colombo's first 7-star luxury residence launched". Daily FT. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- "Achilleion apartment receives massive response in two weeks". Daily News. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- "Blue Mountain's 'Achilleion' apartment breaks ground". The Sunday Times Sri Lanka. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
External links
- Official website
- "Achilleion - Colombo's first 7 star luxury residence launched". The Island. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
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