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February 17th, 2006, 08:46 PM

Creak Marina

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Phase 2 Launching Soon! Congratulations to buyers of Phase 1 Units...Pakistan's first 6-star residences

Construction has started in 2005

Designed to highest international standards of seismic safety, quality & finishes.

The Project
Luxury Living

The Concept

Creek Marina project located in Phase VII of DHA Karachi, when completed in three years will lay claim to first real 6-star residential development in Pakistan, offering uncompromising luxury & unobstructed ocean & golf-course views. The location is complimented by its close proximity to the proposed Raffles International Club which is also being developed concurrently.

The project integrates Meinhardt's international expertise in the design & construction of state-of-the-art high rise buildings DHA's strong local track record unmatched by others. The consultants team includes other world renowned design firms such as Hirsch Bedner Associates of USA & Chao Tse Ann of Singapore.

Creek Marina ha been designed to unrivalled standards of spatial planning, luxury, finishes & facilities offered by other world class residences in advanced cities like New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong & Sydney.
Salient Features

The best location with breathtaking ocean/golf course views
Exclusive community living
First real 6-star residences offering high level of imported finishing/fittings
Interior design by world renowned Hirsch Bedner Associates of USA
Two private lifts serving each apartment
Air-conditioning, Designer's Kitchen & Wardrobe and Fail-Safe Mechanical and Electrical systems
High level of security, including: electronic surveillance, card access key system and more
State-of-the-art facilities and clubhouse
Adjacent to DHA Golf Course and proposed Raffles International Club
Concierge, Commercial Laundry and Cleaning Services available

Design Philosophy
Creek Marina epitomizes harmony of nature, meticulous topical landscaping, clean design & timeless decor. Designed with the discerning "New Asian" homeowner in mind, Creek Marina seeks to provide comfort with flexibility & ingenuity in every space.
The reception lobby - with its impeccable design, art displays and water feature - welcomes all homeowners and guests as they enter. The unmistakably of serenity of lush greenery and exterior spaces compliment the interiors, each carefully planned and sculpted, making use of natural stones and elements to soothe and relax.

The Private lobby forms a transitional space, adding a sense of intimacy, luxury, and convenience of arrival. As one enters the apartment, one returns to the sanctum of pleasure and comfort.

Reflected in every apartment is is the aesthetically simple yet beautiful rendition of function and flexibility. From the feature ceilings and walls to to the accented furniture and artwork, one finds a soothing blend of elegance and simplicity that suit individual spaces and lifestyles. Different room settings each with its own collection work in harmony to provide the ultimate comfort in premium condominium living.

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Creek Marina - Site Plan
Phase VII, DHA Karachi, Pakistan

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Creek Marina - Site Plan
Phase VII, DHA Karachi, Pakistan

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The Facilities
Creek Lifestyle, your guaranteed access to excesses of life!

An array of facilities are available:

Swimming Pool
Children's Pool
Children Playground
Tennis Courts
BBQ and Picnic Areas
Jogging Track/bicycle lane
Club House
Reception Hall
Lounge
Restaurant
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Spa for Gents & Ladies
Gymnasium
Outdoor Terraces for events & private functions
Multi function rooms
Commercial facilities under Estate Management
Convenience Shop/Mini Mart
Florist
Commercial Laundry & Home cleaning Services available
Nursery with Children Playroom

Types of Apartments
The Development currently comprises 736 apartments and 32 penthouses in 8 high-rise towers offering the five types of unit.
TYPE GROSS FLO0R AREA (GFA) LEVEL
3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 3,337 SQFT 2-24
4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 4,284 SQFT 2-24
SINGLE LEVEL PENTHOUSE (3 BEDROOM BLOCKS) 6,340 SQFT 25
SINGLE LEVEL PENTHOUSE (4 BEDROOM BLOCKS) 8,095 SQFT 25
MAISONETTE PENTHOUSES 8,665 SQFT 26-27

Assured Completion Estate Management Our Commitment
To ensure quality and timely completion, the project will be constructed by world class contractor with project managers and QA by expat staff seconded from (Meinhardt Singapore). To provide first class maintenance after hand-over a professional maintenance company will be set up by Meinhardt-DHA and the estate management will be undertaken by this Asset Management company at a competitive commercial rates. You can expect nothing short of six-star facilities and estate management ensuring that your investment appreciates over time.

Floorplans

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Unit Type B 3 Bedroom

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Unit Type A 4 Bedroom

Layouts

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Unit Type B 3 Bedroom

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Unit Type A 4 Bedroom

Contact us:

Creek Marina (Pvt.) Limited
D-41, Block No: 4
K.D.A Scheme No:5, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
T: +92-21-537 3255
F: 92-21-537 3259
Email: sales@creekmarina.com
Web site: www.creekmarina.com
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sher-e-lahore

February 18th, 2006, 12:36 AM

Park Lane Tower

PROGRESS IN PICTURES

CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PICTURES (January 05, 2006)
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CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PICTURES (November 30, 2005)
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CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PICTURES (April 2, 2005)
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CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PICTURES (MARCH 9, 2004)
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CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PICTURES (OCTOBER 17, 2003)
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CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PICTURES (JULY 07, 2003)
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INTRODUCTION

A GEM IN THE ARCHITECTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF LAHORE

Kingcrete, the pioneers of modern construction, presents another symbol of majestic splendour and fine living…The Park Lane Tower. By virtue of its location at the intersection of Aziz Bhatti Road and Tufail Road, Park Lane Tower will mark the gateway to Lahore for those driving in from Allama Iqbal International Airport. Being the first jewel of the historic city as you fly into Lahore, Park Lane Tower is ideally located for business and for living. It will place you in the centre of modern Lahore, and at the eastern terminus of the fabled Mall Road.

Discover a surprising mixture of past and present as you stroll along the majestic tree lined sidewalks of Tufail Road. Take your fill of the 100 year old Jinnah House, Garrision Mess, and a church hailing from the British colonial period.

Located in the heart of Lahore Cantonment, Park Lane Tower offers security shared by no other residential-cum–commercial complex in Lahore. The neighbourhood is safe and predominately residential with little likelihood of mushroom commercial growth for, at least, decades.

After development the Tower shall emerge as a hub leading to the main areas of the city, such as Cantonment, Defence, Gulberg, Model Town area, Saddar, Canal, city suburbs and Allama Iqbal International Airport. In close vicinity, heading west, dotting along the Mall are Fortress Stadium, Gymkhana Golf Club, Canal Bank, Aitcheson College, Pearl Continental Hotel, Governor's House, Lawrence Gardens, Avari Hotel, Jinnah Library, Punjab Assembly building and all other important buildings of the provincial capital.

Despite the centrality of the location of the Tower, because of the broad avenues leading out of it, you will be spared the maddening rush of crushing to traffic in any direction.

Built in brick and glass, displaying the rich intermingling of modern and indigenous architecture, Park Lane Tower covers an area of approximately six hundred thousand square feet and rises to an imposing height of 130 ft. into the sky. The Tower has 13 floors and is segmented as: 2 basements for car parking, 3 floors for high-end shopping, 2 floors for corporate offices, a service floor, and 5 residential floors consisting of 60 apartments.

LIFE STYLE

Behind the impressive facade you would want privacy and comfort. The innovative services at the Tower distinguish it from the crowd. Whether you want to escape from summer heat into the cool waters of a pool; work out at the fitness centre with state of the art equipment; or access our business centre that keeps you in touch with offices the world over through international phone facilities, fax, and high-speed Internet services. Park Lane Tower gives you all this! Enveloped in an ambiance that pleases the eye and soothes the spirit, captivating features like arches, curved walls, flowing spaces, and balconies make for such aesthetic harmony.

TIMELESS APPEAL

The unique fusion of architectural beauty, living comfort, utility value, and access to multifarious amenities provided for you are not likely to fade away with time. In-house maintenance staff facility saves you from maintenance headaches. Your personalised entrance assures you of the privacy of your home you desire so much, and its programmed security further enhances it.

The commercial part of the Tower is proposed to have corporate offices, airline and tourism offices, banks, and a variety of over 40 businesses split on various levels. Designers’ stores, specialty stores, and restaurants form part of the shopping adventure. Ample parking space, large shop size, and optimal level of facilities make the Tower as designers’ paradise. The potential is further enhanced by introvert design layout with a central atrium as the hub of all commercial activities giving the Tower timeless appeal. This centripetal space shall impart equal importance to all the areas around it. Compared with its vernacular exterior, the interior of the building is done in modern style using high tech finishes so unique that they beckon you in.

Now it’s time to hit the atrium—the festive food court—where static energy is at its maximum. Surrounded by the rhythmic beat of arches, join clients and partners to share the gastronomic delights of the many typical Lahori and international cuisine. Watch the happy crowd passing by and checking out all around, as the shops spill over their activities around.

FEATURES

SALIENT FEATURES FOR APARTMENTS

Park Lane Tower goes beyond the expected; it sets new standards for the industry, and brings in a new concept of living. It makes your apartment your home, and it sets this home apart, and yet within the reach of all the amenities you want.
The features are:

Safe and secure environment

3 to 4 beds with attached baths

Drawing / dining lounge and a modern kitchen

Double glazed windows on outer walls

Reserved car parking

Standby power generation system

Separate, guarded reception

Fire detection and alarm system

Two fire escapes

Two passenger lifts from basements / reception (exclusive for apartments)

One capsule lift from upper atrium to penthouse

One cargo / bed lift from basements

Business centre (exclusive for apartments)

Swimming pool

Gymnasium

Central laundry room

Central kitchen

Child care centre

SALIENT FEATURES FOR OFFICES/SHOPS

The features of the commercial area are:

Safe and secure environment

Two Grand Entrances

Beautiful large atrium

All offices / shops facing the atrium

Highest car parking ratio

Fire detection and alarm system

Two fire escapes

Designers signage for stores and offices

Two passenger lifts from basements to offices / shops

Two capsule lifts from the atrium to offices / shops

One cargo / bed lift from basements

FACILITIES

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

SERVICE / UTILITY FLOOR

Independent accommodation for apartment attendants

Store rooms for apartments

ELECTRIFICATION / AIR CONDITIONING

Standby power system
Bulk electric supply from LESCO and prepaid meters for consumers
Central air conditioning for commercial and service area
Chilled water reversible air conditioning system for apartments

ELEVATORS

Two Capsule lifts from atrium serving commercial and office floors
Two Fast passenger lifts from basements to offices / shops
One capsule lift from upper atrium (exclusive for apartments)
Two passenger lifts from basements (exclusive for apartments)
One large cargo / bed lift from basements for all floors

GAS SUPPLY

Bulk gas supply with central billing system

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Uninterrupted portable water supply system through turbine including one standby turbine

Central hot water supply system

TELEPHONE EXCHANGE

Independent telephone lines
Central telephone exchange with intercom facility for the building

SANITARY, SEWERAGE, AND MAINTENANCE

Efficient sewerage and disposal system
Garbage collection / disposal system
General maintenance services available on call
Round the clock complaint attendants for essential services

24 HOUR SECURITY

Round the clock manned security
Close Circuit TV System to monitor different spaces of the Tower

MA TV / INTERNET SERVICES

Arrangements for MA TV and Internet services for the consumers

BUILDING MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Building Management and Control Systems to monitor the services and security

PARKING

400 cars parking
Valet parking available on request

AMBULANCE SERVICE

24 Hour dedicated ambulance service

Park Lane Tower: World Class Living at Home

Interview by Nusrat Khalil Jamali

Kingcrete Associates (Pvt) Ltd have added one more feather to their cap by fixing a golden brick in the architectural skyline of Lahore in initiating a majestic residential and commercial project ‘Park Lane Tower’ in a prime location of Lahore Cantt. The 13-storey and 130 feet brick and glass building, constructed on a piece of land of approximately six hundred thousand square feet, is a vivid reminder of the Mughal era amid the modern world.

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The Chief Executive and Managing Director of Kingcrete Associates (Pvt) Ltd. Mr. Nawaz Ahmed Minhas gives an interview to Pakistan Link.
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The builders have taken extra care to ensure the strength of this project by making a rock solid and quakeproof base, which is strong enough to withstand the weight of 20 floors while the plan is to construct 13 floors only.

Moreover, the builders while strictly adhering to the building bylaws are making efforts to present far better apartments, offices and shops to their clients than what they had initially promised.

“Park Lane Tower stands, ideally, at the seam of Tufail Road and Aziz Bhatti Road on the extension of the Mall Road. Because of its location the Tower will emerge as a hub to the main areas of Lahore such as Cantonment, Defense, Gulberg, Model Town, Saddar, Canal, city suburbs and the new airport terminal. Besides the elegance of the Tower, we have also kept in view that while providing the finest living environment, the project should help the government solve the problem of unemployment to some extent, as there is a possibility that at least 500 job opportunities will open after the completion of this residential-commercial building. Moreover, the sewerage system has been designed in a way that an in-house sewerage treatment plant would help the municipal administration to utilize the sewerage water for maintaining parks and green-belts in the surroundings of the Tower,” says Mr Nawaz Ahmed Minhas, the Chief Executive and Managing Director ofKingcrete Associates (Pvt) Ltd.

In an exclusive interview with the Pakistan Link Mr Nawaz Ahmed Minhas shed light on the salient features of the project, which make it totally different from other residential and commercial buildings in the country.

Pakistan Link: In which year did you start this project?

Nawaz A Minhas: This was a sick project started by some other party in 1988 before we took over. A 20-storey five-star hotel was planned to be constructed at this site. However, on account of security reasons all around the world the higher authorities did not want to take any risk by allowing the construction of a five-star hotel because of VIP traffic to the Jinnah House, that is, the Corps Commander’s House in the Cantonment Area. The previous party went into litigation and the project was shelved. Since part of the structure and basement had already been constructed, the abandoned project presented an ugly sight right on the most frequently traveled VIP route. Therefore the authorities were keen that a beautiful building takes the place of this eyesore. The previous party that owned the land, for various reasons, ran short of funds and could not come up to start the construction again despite the fact that the authorities had given them permission to do so. Later, we bought the land and completed all legal formalities to launch our project. It took us about three years to deal with all legal aspects. Now it has been only six months that we have started the construction of Park Lane Tower. The work is going on well and the structure we have so far completed proves our commitment to the people.

Pakistan Link: Since it was a sick project owned by another party, who had lost credibility in the market, were you confident that you will meet success by launching a residential and commercial project at the same site?

Nawaz A Minhas: Alhamd-o-Lillah, we have been in the real estate and construction business for the last 30 years and enjoy good reputation in the market. People know that once we start a project we complete it within the stipulated period and whatever we promise to the people we try to do a little more than that. For this reason we received overwhelming response from the local community as well as Pakistanis living abroad as soon as we launched the project. By June 1, 2003 most of our legal formalities were completed and by June 30, without any formal launching of the project or any advertisement all the apartments had been booked. Now we have about 30 applicants who have applied for booking, and they are on the waiting list to purchase an apartment in case anyone cancels the booking. Let me tell you that we did not need to go for an advertisement campaign through print or electronic media but on the basis of our reputation all apartments were booked. This proves that people have confidence in us and our top most priority is to help the government build the confidence of investors in the real estate sector, especially the confidence of Pakistanis living in foreign countries.

Pakistan Link: What is the objective of this project?

Nawaz A Minhas: Besides providing quality construction, world-class living standard and the finest environment, we want to give secure and legal rights to our valued customers. For this reason we have completed all legal requirements and reduced each and everything in writing while dealing with the authorities before starting the project. We made no short cuts in following the bylaws and have kept in view that our clients should not face any sort of problem at any stage in future.

Pakistan Link: You have a plan of constructing two basements for car parking. Do you think this space will be sufficient?

Nawaz A Minhas: Yes, two basements are more than sufficient to meet the car-parking requirement of Park Lane Tower allottees. According to the bylaws a project like ours must have a parking space for about 250 cars. But, to be more careful we have enhanced the parking capacity and purchased a piece of land adjacent to our project for about Rs 15 million, where we’ll construct another basement which will be connected with the basements of our project. So, the basements and Zero-Level parking area around the building will have a capacity of at least 500 cars which I can confidently say will be the biggest car parking area in any residential and commercial project in Lahore and perhaps in the country.

Pakistan Link: What are the other projects you have previously done in Lahore and other parts of the country?

Nawaz A Minhas: We have been the leaders in the construction of high-rise buildings. Besides bridges, runways, harbors and many other projects we have an eighteen-floor building to our credit that is known as Navy Heights in Karachi. We did the complete designing and construction of that building and brought the completion of the project in a short period of 18 months.

Pakistan Link: People in Punjab are fond of living in bigger houses. Do you think that the apartments you are offering in Park Lane Tower will meet their requirements?

Nawaz A Minhas: We have kept this point also in view and so we are offering spacious apartments with up to 3,000 square feet covered area equipped with most modern facilities. Moreover, we know that many of our buyers are Pakistanis living in the United States, Europe and Middle East, so we have to provide them a living environment equivalent or better than the environment they have in foreign countries. I claim that our apartments will be in no way inferior to apartments in the Los Angeles area or any other part of the United States and Europe.

Pakistan Link: When do you plan to complete this project and give possession to the buyers?

Nawaz A Minhas: We have set a three-year time period to complete the project. As we started the construction in June 2003, it should be completed by June 2006. However, we plan to complete the project about six months ahead of scheduled time. A lot will depend on the detailed finishes we do in our commercial areas. This will be a high end shopping area, and the actual jewel in the crown. We want this area to match, if not better, similar shopping malls in the world. Towards this end we are constantly re-working the interior designs so that the end product exceeds the promise we have given to the customers. We are very hopeful that we will not only achieve this goal, but also complete the project about six months ahead of schedule. We are receiving a lot of queries from Pakistani expatriates about the commercial areas in our building, which will be an excellent investment for them. But at this stage we are holding sales because we first want to build and finish a ‘Model area’ to show our customers what the commercial space will look like when it is handed over to them. We hope to be ready with this in about three months. It is then that we will formally announce the project.

Pakistan Link: Water and electricity are the main problems in our country. What alternate arrangements you are going to make in this project to provide uninterrupted power supply and sufficient water to the building?

Nawaz A Minhas: We are lucky that we have sufficient underground water in Lahore. However, we have constructed big reservoirs in which water will be stored and supplied round the clock. As far as the power supply is concerned we have bought the power connection right from the main grid. Besides, standby generators will turn on automatically, as happens in the five-star hotels, in case of power failure.

Pakistan Link: What other services are you going to offer to the allottees in this project?

Nawaz A Minhas: We have already applied for fiber optics telephone connections through which we’ll have about 200 to 400 phone lines. We have two years to complete our internal designing and installation of lines and circuits for which we have hired consultants. Moreover, we’ll have our own Internet Server, cable television system, common kitchen, apart from kitchens in all apartments, and a huge atrium, and security system. By the time the project is completed all these facilities will be made available to our clients. For fuller details we invite you to visit our website - www.parklanetower.com<http://www.parklanetower.com/>

One final word. We try to be fair to our clients and thus win their confidence. Most of the times we do not need to go for an advertisement campaign when we launch a project. We just make an announcement and word of mouth publicity does the rest. We shall soon start looking for an appropriate plot of land to accommodate excess demand for our luxury apartments. Again we shall not feel the need to advertise because we already have a good number of potential customers on the waiting list.