Friday, November 28, 2008

Port Tower Karachi New Design

KPT come up with a new design of Karachi Port Tower this design come with the original design of Al Burj.

Combining the patterns and traditions of the existing city with modern sustainable urban design concepts, the Karachi Port Trust Master Plan creates a landmark skyline from the sea that will become the pride of Karachi. The Karachi Port Trust Master Plan will enhance popular Clifton Beach through the creation of a 250-acre mixed-use development. This includes the Karachi Port Trust Tower that, at a height of 1,947 feet, symbolizes the date of Pakistan's independence. The master plan has been developed based upon five distinct design principles:- A new arcing landform- A beautiful city park- Three contrasting districts- A diverse urban grid- An ecological framework The overall program area for the Tower iincludes 2,000,000 square feet of office and 700,000 square feet of hotel and 600,000 square feet of retail. In addition, the program calls for 350,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 1,500-seat auditorium and an observation deck at the top of the tower.Information-250 acre mixed use development master plan-Three landmark districts: Tower, Mosque and College/Hospital-Beachfront promenade connecting to a large park made up of restored mangroves

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