Basic Information
The two towers are identical and rise in terms of numbers of floors and height. The building comprises 3 levels of basements, 2 levels of Retail, 5 levels of podium parking and 33 levels of above the podium level. Gross Floor Area of KFT is more than 1.4 million sq ft. The net saleable area of each floor shall be in the range of 16,500 to 17,300 sq ft.

Where the sky bridge pierces through the twin towers, there will be a 6 story void (24 to 29 level) created to house the recreational facilities like swimming pool and the garden terrace. The sky bridge shall be occupied as the commercial club.

The podium and the basement will contain the retail and parking provisions. Over 1,800 car parks will have to be provided for the development.

• Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations 2002
• International Building Code 2003
• Building Energy Codes of Pakistan
• Uniform Mechanical Codes
• Codes and Standards of National Fire Protection Association
• CIBSE Guide Lines
• British Standards/EN Standards for each system
• Illumination Engineers Society Codes
• I.E.C Standards

The building shall be equipped with the following latest and state of the art services and systems:

• Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation
• Electrical services including power, lighting, telephone, data etc
• Fire protection services including fire alarm system
• Plumbing and Drainage services
• Smoke Management system
• Security system
• Vertical Transportation services

Some images from the website:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7812/kft1sd0.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6906/kfticonicmr5.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9793/kftswimtd6.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5205/retlobbyvz0.jpg

Personally, I think the interior could use some work. Its too arabic in taste and has too much arab calligraphy all over. Too much red and brown shades. I think it should be completely redesigned inside if the current renderings are accurate.

The master plan for the area:

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8927/kftmasterpx6.jpg

Btw, I succeeded in getting the Karachi Metblogs to highlight what the CM did to the height of these towers. You can catch it here:

http://karachi.metblogs.com/archives/2007/02/tall_buildings.phtml#comments

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/1917/kftmh4.jpg

Karachi Financial Towers (KFT)

In order to create a lifestyle for the “Generation Y” of Karachi and international investors, the Company has acquired a piece of land measuring 12,950 sq yard, situated at I. I. Chundrigar Road from Pakistan Railway. The title of the land is transferred in the name of the Company. KFT complies with the strategies and framework set within the Karachi International Financial Centre (KIFC) Master Plan that provides a flexible framework for the long term development of the site. KFT will also benchmark and generate design guidelines will be develop while the overall quality of environment and functional efficiency is maintained throughout the entire KIFC Master Plan.

The site is situated at the midpoint of I. I. Chundrigar Road that is the main hub of economic activity and the busiest road in the Central Business District of Karachi. The site is the part and parcel of Karachi City Railway Station. The main access to site is from 706,626 meters wide I. I. Chundrigar Road. It leads to M. A. Jinnah Road, where Karachi Port is located. All services and utilities shall be linked up from I. I. Chundrigar.
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7812/kft1sd0.jpg


Basic Information
The two towers are identical and rise in terms of numbers of floors and height. The building comprises 3 levels of basements, 2 levels of Retail, 5 levels of podium parking and 33 levels of above the podium level. Gross Floor Area of KFT is more than 1.4 million sq ft. The net saleable area of each floor shall be in the range of 16,500 to 17,300 sq ft.
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6906/kfticonicmr5.jpg

Where the sky bridge pierces through the twin towers, there will be a 6 story void (24 to 29 level) created to house the recreational facilities like swimming pool and the garden terrace. The sky bridge shall be occupied as the commercial club.


The podium and the basement will contain the retail and parking provisions. Over 1,800 car parks will have to be provided for the development.

• Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations 2002
• International Building Code 2003
• Building Energy Codes of Pakistan
• Uniform Mechanical Codes
• Codes and Standards of National Fire Protection Association
• CIBSE Guide Lines
• British Standards/EN Standards for each system
• Illumination Engineers Society Codes
• I.E.C Standards

The building shall be equipped with the following latest and state of the art services and systems:

• Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation
• Electrical services including power, lighting, telephone, data etc
• Fire protection services including fire alarm system
• Plumbing and Drainage services
• Smoke Management system
• Security system
• Vertical Transportation services


Completion Period
The Project is expected to be completed in 36 months from the date of commencement of construction work.

KFT Floor Plans

Vehicular Traffic
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/9083/vtraficlargekc0.jpg

Ground Floor Plan
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9331/groundfloorplanlargezo8.jpg

Podium & Carparking
Level +12.00m & 13.50ms
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4910/carparkinglargemu1.jpg

Typical Tower Zone A
Level 5 to 20(+X.XXm to +32.5m)
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6162/carparkinglarge2be8.jpg

Typical Tower Zone B
Level 21 to 32(+X.XXm to +XX.XXm)
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/361/towerzoneblargemz9.jpg

Iconic Tube
Level 24 to 29(+X.XXm to +XX.XXm)
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/344/mainbridgelevellarge2mv0.jpg

Iconic Glass Tube
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/1777/iconicglasstubelargevl8.jpg

Towers look absolutely beautiful!!!! Cant wait till the groundbreaking!

I LOVE THIS BUILDING! ITS GOD DAMNED GORGEOUS! Even if it is only 40 storeys...:(

New topic for this project ;)

40 floors only? Screw the CM. It's beautiful, but what a letdown.

Swerve: The pic that you labeled "master plan" (with Mona Lisa), is that how it eventually will be? Are they going to build the rest of the structures in depicted in that picture too?

can someone post a google earth image of the exact location of this project on chundrigar road? The previous thread only has speculation, not an exact confirmation.

why does the CM want this building to be only 40 stories?

what does he have against this building being 65 stories?

sorry for posting it on the wrong place but here a link for another project

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Commerce/10102339.html

why does the CM want this building to be only 40 stories?

what does he have against this building being 65 stories?

There's too much fat around his "rishwatkhore" neck to be able to look up that high! :bash:

Fabulous design...but whats Mona Lisa doing right there?

And I agree the interior needs some adjustements, especially the color choice if that is whats its gonna be.

Fabulous design...but whats Mona Lisa doing right there?

And I agree the interior needs some adjustements, especially the color choice if that is whats its gonna be.

The interior is probably just a rough render made in haste. Its probably going to be something completely different.

sorry for posting it on the wrong place but here a link for another project

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Commerce/10102339.html

Great find!

today was this projects launch date any news

today was this projects launch date any news

Yes president inaugurated the project today...

KARACHI, Feb 8: President Gen Pervez Musharraf said here on Thursday that Pakistan offered the best investment environment in the region.
“The investment has grown by 1,200 per cent since 1999 and this will cross $ 4 billion this year,” the president told a select gathering at the ground-breaking ceremony of Rs11 billion twintower building Karachi Financial Tower (KFT), being built by Enshaa-NLC, a joint venture be tween UAE Enshaa Holding Ltd and National Logistic Cell (NLC) at the Governor House.

Sindh governor Dr Ishrat-ulEbad Khan, chief minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, federal ministers Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and Babar Khan Ghauri were also present on the occasion.

He was of the opinion that investment would keep coming with the continuation of existing policies of deregulation, liberalisation and privatisation of the economy followed by the government.

“We have created an investment-friendly environment in Pakistan. We have changed our rules and regulations to suit the investors coming to Pakistan. We have provided more facilities so that he (investor) feels confident that Pakistan is a venue for investment to earn money,” he added. He said this project would be tallest in Karachi and set new trend in high rise buildings.—APP



Source: Dawn e-Paper (http://epaper.dawn.com)

KARACHI, Feb 8: President Gen Pervez Musharraf said here on Thursday that Pakistan offered the best investment environment in the region.
“The investment has grown by 1,200 per cent since 1999 and this will cross $ 4 billion this year,” the president told a select gathering at the ground-breaking ceremony of Rs11 billion twintower building Karachi Financial Tower (KFT), being built by Enshaa-NLC, a joint venture be tween UAE Enshaa Holding Ltd and National Logistic Cell (NLC) at the Governor House.

Sindh governor Dr Ishrat-ulEbad Khan, chief minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, federal ministers Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and Babar Khan Ghauri were also present on the occasion.

He was of the opinion that investment would keep coming with the continuation of existing policies of deregulation, liberalisation and privatisation of the economy followed by the government.

“We have created an investment-friendly environment in Pakistan. We have changed our rules and regulations to suit the investors coming to Pakistan. We have provided more facilities so that he (investor) feels confident that Pakistan is a venue for investment to earn money,” he added. He said this project would be tallest in Karachi and set new trend in high rise buildings.—APP



Source: Dawn e-Paper (http://epaper.dawn.com)


:banana: ^^ :banana:^^ :banana: ^^

P.S: What are these things?>>>>>>>>>>>> ^^

Awesome! This project is moving along quickly!

this project looks in good shape i hope nothing goes wrong

UAE company unveils Rs11b JV in Pakistan

10 February 2007

KARACHI — President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has underlined the need to further cement bilateral relations between Pakistan and United Arab Emirates with economic, trade and commercial bonds.

He was addressing at the ground-breaking ceremony of Rs11 billion Karachi Financial Tower at Governor House on Thursday night.

Enshaa NLC, a joint venture between Enshaa Holding Limited of UAE and National Logistic Cell (NLC), is taking up the project to build 34-storied building in the port city.

"Pakistan and UAE enjoy a brotherly relations. There is a need and desire to further cement these relations with economic, commercial and trade bonds. This is the demand of the 21st century," he observed.

He said that more investment was coming to Pakistan from UAE which is the major investor in this country that offers the ideal investment environment of high profitability. "The investment has grown by 1,200 per cent since 1999 and this will cross $4 billion this year," he added.

The President said that investment was the corner stone of economic growth in Pakistan and it has grown in four digits.

"We have created an investment friendly environment in Pakistan. We have changed our rules and regulations to suit the investors coming to Pakistan. We have created more comfort so that they feel confidence that Pakistan is a venue for investment to earn money", he added.

President said that investor will have a maximum profitability with the economic upsurge in Pakistan which raised the growth and doubled the per capita income of its people and the country was now categorized as a middle income country.

He said that government was trying to promote Pakistan in its correct perspective that was reflected in tremendous amount of interest shown internationally.

The president pointed out that building and construction was being specially emphasised in Pakistan in our planning because this is labour intensive activity.

He noted that tremendous amount of construction activity was going in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

The president observed that it was the ultimate direction that the nation should take.

He lauded Enshaa Group and NLC for taking up this project that the building will be tallest of Karachi and sets new trend of high rise building in the metropolis. Referring to the land allotted to the Enshaa NLC joint venture, the president said that the government had resolved this matter through a sharing formula where the Railways will get 60 per cent of the value while Sindh Government will take the remaining 40 per cent.

Earlier, Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid said that Railways has provided land to the project in accordance with the vision of President Musharraf to grant surplus land of Railways for development purposes. Chairman Enshaa Holding Limited Shaikh Tariq bin Faisal Al QasImi called the twin tower project as the land mark development.
Enshaa Investment Group was a joint venture between Abraaj Capital Limited and Emirate Investment Group LLC of UAE and project was conceived in 2003 during a meeting with the president. Shaikh Al QasImi said that this is the first project of Enshaa Group in Pakistan and the 34-storied building will be completed in 36 months and get ready in 2010. The work on the building started yesterday and will be completed in three years. NLC will have a 49 per cent stake in the project while Enshaa Group 51 per cent.

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/business/2007/February/business_February283.xml&section=business&col=class=stories

What?? 34 stories??

He says BUILDING ....what the hell? Is it going to be just ONE or twins?

They are decreasing the no. of storeys everyday...

Personally, I think the interior could use some work. Its too arabic in taste and has too much arab calligraphy all over. Too much red and brown shades. I think it should be completely redesigned inside if the current renderings are accurate.



http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/385456038_faa90213a4_o.jpg

:banana:

Can someone try putting the building render in an actual I.I.Chundrigar photo? This one looks totally stupid with a picture of the Mona Lisa, and whats with that bridge?

so this project has gone from 2 Buildings which were 65 stories tall to 1 building 34 stories tall? :wtf:

so this project has gone from 2 Buildings which were 65 stories tall to 1 building 34 stories tall? :wtf:

How did you come to that conclusion? I see 2 buildings in ever rendering.

one question the area in the render looks very huge compare to the area in real life?
does anyone have a picture of that plot

^^
there r 2 buildings not 1 .....
see the ad. below

http://www.urbanpk.com/forums/uploads/uploadsystem/U28-1171255389.gif

If you count them, there seem to be around 40 stories, give or take.

Arabtec $140m Pakistan deal

The UAE-based Arabtec Holding has won a $140m contract to construct the 37-storey Karachi Financial Towers in Pakistan, Gulf News reported. Enshaa NLC Developments is the client. It is the construction firm's first foray outside the UAE.

http://www.ameinfo.com/110665.html

Why does EVERY story give a different figure for the number for floors?

i think the no. of storeys is still not finalized ... they got the project inaugurated by president just on the concept design...thats why they are calling it multistorey buildings everywhere in the official advertisments...

they might be negotiating/finalizing the no. of floors with local govt. and meanwhile they are not stopping their work ... for advertisment or any other purpose.

its a good sign that the client/owners i.e. "ENSHA-NLC" are proactive and until now they are progressive.

i think these news papers have counted the floors from the render:lol:

Greetings,

What about the transportation and access problem? This place is already the busiest road.

The success or failure of any plaza does not rest alone on its magnificent design and maximum amenities but i believe the basic touch stone is access! Easy and variety of access. Has any one got information on that? Do you think this plaza will chok the traiffic?

Greetings,

What about the transportation and access problem? This place is already the busiest road.

The success or failure of any plaza does not rest alone on its magnificent design and maximum amenities but i believe the basic touch stone is access! Easy and variety of access. Has any one got information on that? Do you think this plaza will chok the traiffic?

General Parwez Musharraf already did the ground break ceremony for the elvated expressway.. that will give access to the heart of the city, PLus this building have 1800 plus parking space in the design.

There's a major redevelopment planned for I.I. Chundrigar Road that will entail totally rebuilding the road. I'll post an article on it when I find it. It is a six month project that will be funded by the State Bank as part of the Karachi development effort.

And , of course, the new elevated expressway will terminate at the Jinnah Bridge that is located by I.I. Chundrigar Rd. so in a few years a businessman will be able to drive at high speed from the airport directly to Chundrigar Rd. which is the financial heart of Pakistan.

The Lyari Expressway also terminated near Chundrigar Rd. So this will be the best location for the highest concentration of high-rise buildings, including offices, hotels, even shopping malls, maybe.

There's a major redevelopment planned for I.I. Chundrigar Road that will entail totally rebuilding the road. I'll post an article on it when I find it. It is a six month project that will be funded by the State Bank as part of the Karachi development effort.

And , of course, the new elevated expressway will terminate at the Jinnah Bridge that is located by I.I. Chundrigar Rd. so in a few years a businessman will be able to drive at high speed from the airport directly to Chundrigar Rd. which is the financial heart of Pakistan.

The Lyari Expressway also terminated near Chundrigar Rd. So this will be the best location for the highest concentration of high-rise buildings, including offices, hotels, even shopping malls, maybe.

they did something on the I I Chundrigar Rd. last year when i was in pakistan

they did something on the I I Chundrigar Rd. last year when i was in pakistan

That was just the shifting of utility lines.. the major work of beautification and the road construction is still on pending for some stupid reasons..that is not public yet

What exactly have they planned for it?

Greetings,

Hmm.. elevated express rd explains the solution, hope they finish it soon.

THere must be lots of architects on boards at this site so plz tell me that the area which has been left in the mid of both the towers is huge, is it not a great space to be left behind. It could have been made saleable area too. I understand that beautification of building is the sole reason for it but what do you think of the architecture of the building really. I guess they have left lot of space for services too.

Regards

may be a park-like-thing....or parking...

I can't believe this complete ripoff of design and concept! Didn't anyone from Dubai object to this? I'm sure SOME business man or Govt. guy involved in this has seen this project being launched and built in Dubai?

Look at this page: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=106445&page=8

I know some will say no its not the same building but still its like Indian movies copying Hollywood movies and then saying they were 'inspired'. The architect of this development shouldn't get paid because he didn't really do anything imaginative, he just took the design and made it his own with a few differences.

Shame!

relax dude
the company which is behind this project in karachi is from dubai so maybe this company is the same company which is making these twin towers in dubai

This is a wonderful project & must be built at any cost for Karachi's sake IMO. 65 or 34 regardless.

^^
there r 2 buildings not 1 .....
see the ad. below
http://www.urbanpk.com/forums/uploads/uploadsystem/U28-1171255389.gif

It indeed is a rip-off. That's sad.

I can't believe this complete ripoff of design and concept! Didn't anyone from Dubai object to this? I'm sure SOME business man or Govt. guy involved in this has seen this project being launched and built in Dubai?

Look at this page: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=106445&page=8

I know some will say no its not the same building but still its like Indian movies copying Hollywood movies and then saying they were 'inspired'. The architect of this development shouldn't get paid because he didn't really do anything imaginative, he just took the design and made it his own with a few differences.

Shame!

Who cares? It still looks awesome! :banana: :banana:

or maybe the dubai twin ellipses is a rip off of this one?

This building was designed a pretty long time ago. Just got delayed in launching. Ample time for somebody else to copy it and it takes a quarter as much time to start a building project in Dubai maybe than in Pak.

I was part of the company that was involved in building the Twin Ellipses in Dubai. The designers of the building weren't from Dubai and it was a unique design requested by Shaikh Faisal of Sharjah (our client) who bought the land in DIFC and we spent a good amount of time marketing it in Dubai, with almost all of it sold out. The building is pretty much underway. By the way, the design was finalised in Jan 2004.
:cheers:

Unfortunately there's no such thing as a copyright on building architecture. Now that poor butterfly is complaining, I might as well say that I don't even particularly like the design of these buildings, although I do hope they get built. My favorite buildings in Dubai are the Emirates Towers and if it was me and I copied anything, I would have copied those.

butterfly, don't worry dear - Dubai is light years ahead of Karachi, and I don't think anyone will notice a copy of the Twin Ellipses in Karachi.

Irrespective of who copied whom, its quite pathetic when designers don't invest some time into being creative and try to reflect that country's heritage in it.
Look at the Twin Petronas in Malaysia, they reflect Malaysian in more than subtle ways, so does most major middle-eastern buildings.

Its about time that in Pakistan they start paying atleast a little homage to their vast culture in building designs too and try to incorporate that even if its in a minor details because it'd make a huge impact.

As far as copying building designs are concerned, you see the buildings look similiar the world over as most builders are too greedy or lazy and just steal designs, sometime with not even minute difference.

Hi Karachiite,

I agree with you, that these things are copied the world over. Unfortunately, there ARE copyrights on designs but then what can you do to someone who copied a design. You can't ask the building to be demolished. :)

I agree I've been a little to zealous in my replies about this but I guess it stems from the frustration that us ****'s copy so blatantly in so many creative spheres, no offense to the minority of us who do in fact do originals!

All in all, I hope if and when this tower gets built, it doesn't receive the treatment that so many towers have received in Karachi, i.e neglect.

Thats really disappointing... This project suddenly got a lot less exciting for me:(

The guys behind the Emirates Finanacial Towers in Dubai are the same guys behind the Karachi Financial Towers....whilst it does not excuse the lack of creativity, atleast they owned the design to begin with...

Thats really disappointing... This project suddenly got a lot less exciting for me:(

Well...Even though i am a skyscraper lover, i suddenly start feeling more confident that it would be built.

The smaller the project, the more likely it is going to be built. There are exceptions though.

:(( atleast....build it....

Hi Sameer,

Good that they own it. I left the company before they said anything about Karachi so wouldn't know.

Any news on Damac's plans to build a contender for world's tallest tower in front of KPT near Tower? I heard about it and even saw a rendering in 2005 but that was it...

this tower was different from the one being built in the Port Complex.

The guys behind the Emirates Finanacial Towers in Dubai are the same guys behind the Karachi Financial Towers....whilst it does not excuse the lack of creativity, atleast they owned the design to begin with...

Thats good in a way, but then even the Atkins people had the good sense to appreciate the fact that copying designs from one city, even if its your own, is very disrespectful to the asthetic and artistic sense of the cities involved...
Karachi deserves its own look, its own design...

New-York wala:

completely agree with you...

Butterfly: Haven't heard much about Damac's project recently...will check and revert

Damac had a project for a supertall in Pakistan???

Yeah Umais, I heard about it back in 2004 and then in 2005 I saw the design and i was to be built with the help of the Navy or something like that. It was a lovely design.

I'm sure it's been cancelled then.

I'm sure it's been cancelled then.


we're all sure about that. *sigh*

butterfly next time plz do some research before saying anything :bash:
it was common sense that they were the same companies cuz this design was exactly the same

Khanbhai...

Try not to be so judgemental because it 'isn't' common sense to take for granted that they are the same company. There is a building near Sea View in Karachi that's obviously inspired by the DIFC's Sky Gardens which has yet to be completed, yet this building was built in just 3 years, by a different company. There is a building in Dubai Marina which has been 'inspired' by a building in Brazil which is completely circular and has 4 bedroom apartments, and the architect of 'Horizons Tower' has himself said that he took inspiration from it.

How many other things have our countrymen copied completely? That makes it completely natural to take things with a pinch of salt just in case it does turn out to be a copy.

Btw, can anyone here tell me how they plan to ensure the safety of these towers and any other supertalls after the unbelievable unavailability of services following the PNSC tower fire? My friend's offices were on the 13th floor and those upto the 17th were completely gutted. He was telling me how even though some hoses managed to reach the 14th floors, the water pressure wasn't enough to reach up there so they had to let the fire burn itself out.

Also, the hydrants or dry riser inlets near the tower weren't working!

Whoever is in charge of these new projects needs to make sure precautions are in order before doing anything else because while people may say 'don't be a naysayer they will obviously think of these things' well that's what they said about PNSC when it was being built. And those were Navy guys! :-)

There actually isnt a 13th floor in the PNSC tower... it goes from 12 to 14 because of superstitions surrounding the number 13, according to Dawn.

Well, you know what I mean! :-D the theoretical 13th floor, which actually explains the fire in a way hahaha

I know this is off topic, but is there a graphic designers of pakistan forum anywhere that you know of. I'll be doing a search but still if anyone can point me in the right direction. I'm looking for a storyboarder, someone good at sketching and visualising.

Fire situations can be effectively managed if any new buildings constructed have an independently (water) supplied sprinkler system and adequate escape exits.

Work set to begin as contract for Chundrigar Road awarded
By Fasahat Mohiuddin

KARACHI: Construction work on one of Karachi’s most important roads has been given the green light to begin by mid March. The contract for the I I Chundrigar Road development project has, after much delay, finally been awarded to contractor Shamsher Khan’s company. The total cost of the contract is just under Rs 210 million, and work has to be completed within a six months timeframe.

The work will be carried out over a distance of 2. 25 kms, which covers the area from Shaheen Complex to Merewether tower. Informed sources told The News on Monday that Shamsher Khan will begin mobilising machinery from the first of March.

The contractor has also asked the city government to provide space for him to open an office on the Railway yard land, and the State Bank Steering committee is making efforts to appropriate the land for the contractor.

Sources said work could have started this month, but due to VVIP movement it had to be delayed for a month to avoid potential difficulties caused by road closures. The contractor has also provided a traffic diversion plan to the DIG and SSP of the Traffic Police, and asked them to ensure a complete traffic “shutdown” on the areas his firm will be working on.

The work is expected to be staggered and done in phases, but citizens are worried about the impact on businesses and traders based on Chundrigar Road if it is closed for more than several months.

Considering that the project has been delayed on different pretexts for over eight months already, concern is mounting. Traders working in Karachi’s financial district are worried over the closure of the road, even if done in phases and have appealed to the city Nazim to ensure that work is completed in four months. The road will have dual traffic but public transport will not be allowed on this road which is expected to create immense problems for commuters

It is worth mentioning that majority of office owners at I I Chundrigar road said that the government should inform people of the alternate route and expressed their fear that similar to the situation during the Clifton underpass project, this road construction would be delayed - badly affecting their businesses.

City government sources have said that the delay was caused by several factors - an intense search for a contractor willing to do the work at the stipulated price, and the attitude of the FWO in not joining negotiations being held with several contractors. Similarly the infighting as to who had overall authority to award the contract led to continual delays.

http://thenews.jang.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=44645

Launch of Arabtec Construction Mauritius LLC in Pakistan to execute Karachi Financial Towers of AED 500m

Arabtec Holding PJSC and AMN Mauritius LLC (a sister Company of Abraaj Capital) signed a joint venture agreement to set up Arabtec Construction Mauritius LLC in Pakistan with a shareholding of 60 per cent and 40 per cent respectively.

The objective of the company is to execute construction contracts in Pakistan.

This strategic Joint Venture combines strengths in construction expertise with exceptional knowledge of the Pakistani market with the intention of securing the construction of major developments in all major regions of Pakistan.

The first project awarded to Arabtec Pakistan is the prestigious Karachi Financial Towers for ENSHAA NLC. The value of the project is over Dhs.500million and comprises 2 state of the art 37 floor Office Towers, which when completed will be the tallest structures in Karachi.

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http://www.ameinfo.com/114554.html

KARACHI: The Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) termed Thursday the advertisement and sale of a commercial project, the Karachi Financial Tower, illegal as it had not obtained an NOC from the KBCA yet. A KBCA statement said M/s Insha NLC was selling shops of this project for which it had placed an advertisement through Trans Global Marketing, without obtaining the NOC. The KBCA advised citizens to refrain from conducting any transaction in the project, otherwise they would be responsible for any loss. ppi




Source: Daily Times (http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\13\story_13-4-2007_pg12_5)

^ what the hell now? :/

This appears to be KBCA's way of making sure that they're suitably looked after. In other words - they get their "chai pani". Maybe they were upset that these fancy pants from Dubai were going directly to the President and PM and acting as if the KBCA doesn't exist.

Corruption!

Corruption!

Where's the proof? This is just a rumor.

Where's the proof? This is just a rumor.

How little have you learnt from history and experience?

abay yarr.....

HOTA HAY SHAB-o-ROZ TAMASHA MERAY AAGAY :(

KBCA has appologized for that....Infact that wasnt their official notice....Some (perverted like CM) guys belonging to KBCA issued that press release....

Link not available, Source The Jang, hard copy.

:?

So somebody just woke up and wrote that official letter on behalf of KBCA :hilarious

Damac had a project for a supertall in Pakistan???

its coming up in islamabad

a handsome tower and i like the pool too. :colgate:

KBCA has appologized for that....Infact that wasnt their official notice....Some (perverted like CM) guys belonging to KBCA issued that press release....

Link not available, Source The Jang, hard copy.

doesn't matter they successfully destroyed the image of the company behind this project:bash:

http://www.enshaanlc.com/KFT%20Site%20Picture.swf

KFT site photo presentation.
i know they are old photos but the reason of posting them now is we were missing this part of project in this thread.

Talk about drama surrounding these towers. So what exactly is going on?

no idea.....

what about the number of stories????

or I have to cut the number of balls of the CM down ....

Work has begun on what will be the first and tallest commercial skyscraper venture in Pakistan.

Named Karachi Financial Towers (KFT), the project is aimed at the burgeoning "Y Generation", the marketing speak for yuppies and international investors.

Elegance, the perfect environment and being able to provide everything the modern worker and consumer could desire appear to be the main criteria for this scheme, which according to the proposed plans may be realized as soon as the summer of 2010.

With the tallest standing at a respectable 198 metres high, the complex features twin oval shaped towers with sloping roof-lines that are arranged perpendicular to each other and joined together by a sky bridge. The edges looking out are partially balconied creating exterior space for the buildings inhabitants.

Sited centrally in Karachi's main business district, the towers will cover a whopping 130,000 square metres and will feature identically three levels of basements, two levels of retail space, five levels of podium parking providing approximately 1800 parking spaces and thirty three levels of above podium, grade A office space.

Where the sky bridge impales the towers at floors 24-29 a leisure zone will feature containing the usual facilities such as a swimming pool and a gardened terrace open to the elements and complete with stunning views of the surrounding area. The Sky Bridge itself will be home for an Elite Business Club, perfect positioning to view the minions busy at work over a glass or two of chilled champers.

Developers Enshaa NLC are billing the build as state of the art which compared with the rest of the world may be a bit of a overstatement compared to the high-tech gloss of London or Shanghai but, as a first tower of its kind in the country its appearance alone marks a step forwards by Pakistan to modernity.

So 2 levels of retail + 5 levels of podium parking + 33 levels of office.


Now we know the height, and number of floors and status. Time to change the name of the thread.

Fahad, please update the name with the info.

Done ;)

Nice design

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7812/kft1sd0.jpg

Done ;)
Please put in the heights (198m | ?m) too. Thanks.

'Umais' , you r there in Karachi .... can you take actual construction pics ..

I'm still not too crazy about the skybridge. I think if they get rid of it, the project would look a lot better.

^ agreed makes it look kind of cheap...

nice structure

Construction area
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Cons work
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Shaz, you're the man.

Nice updates :applause:

Thanks a lot SHAZ,
Nice updates ... :cheers:

We really need people like u in Karachi.



*instead of those talking too much but no real contribution to the forum*
:lol: :lol: :lol:

nice updates miss SHAZ
lol

Thanks a lot SHAZ,
Nice updates ... :cheers:

We really need people like u in Karachi.



*instead of those talking too much but no real contribution to the forum*
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I see what you're hinting at!

NICE UPDATES:banana:

YOU DA MAN SHAZ!

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New ad. for Karachi Financial Towers. More info. on their website:

http://www.enshaanlc.com/

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1026/1310598477_a65ffb099b_b.jpg

NLC is a partner. I hope they aren't doing the civil engineering. :(

New ad. for Karachi Financial Towers. More info. on their website:

http://www.enshaanlc.com/

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1026/1310598477_a65ffb099b_b.jpg

NLC is a partner. I hope they aren't doing the civil engineering. :(

I guess this advertisement has been given to save the face of NLC which crashed the moment Northern pass bridge collapsed.

Grrrrhhrhr....hrhrgrhrrr ...Dhhhrrrehh drrhhrrhh Dhrummmm

Looks like an open book in this picture!

By Bhagwandas

KARACHI, Oct 21: The Sindh government has allowed an influential construction company to construct a high-rise building in the city’s congested business district using more than double the normally allowed constructed space.

According to sources, the beneficiary is a joint venture company comprising an army subsidiary organisation, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and a UAE-based company, Enshaa.

The sources said that the Sindh chief minister has allowed the company to construct the Karachi Financial Tower – three levels basement (parking), ground and first floor (retail outlets), plus eight levels (parking), plus 5th to 37th upper floors (offices) – on I.I. Chundrigar Road, one of the busiest traffic arteries of the central business district of the city.

The sources said that the decision had been reached after a few meetings were held at the Chief Minister’s House on April 5, 2007, July 4, 2007 and other dates between Quartermaster General Lt-Gen Afzal Muzaffar, Chief Minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim, the chief secretary and the chief controller of buildings.

The sources said that the allowed plot size to covered area ratio – technically called FAR or floor area ratio – on this road is 1:6, but this company has been allowed a 1:12 ratio – double the normal permissible limit, which would simply translate in to more than double the profit for the beneficiary.

The sources said that in the Karachi Building and Town Planning Regulations, I.I. Chundrigar Road is a notified ‘Interim Control Area,’ so declared “to prevent haphazard and unplanned development in areas lacking adequate: (a) water supply, sewerage, or drainage facilities; (b) utilities, electricity, gas, telephone; (c) health, educational or other municipal services or facilities; (d) road networks and public transport.”

The sources said that after getting the orders from the provincial chief executive, the Karachi Building Control Authority is working at break-neck speed in processing the plans, and though the company has not yet been allowed to start construction, it has been allowed to sell the spaces in the proposed building.

The sources claimed that the company has already paid approximately Rs200 million for the infrastructure betterment charges and would soon submit about Rs200 million more.

The architectural concept plan of the proposed concrete monster has been approved while the rest of the approvals are in the process and would soon be issued, said a KBCA source, adding that in fact this 12,950 square yard plot has been formed by joining two plots – 6,500 square yards and 6,450 square yards.

The joint venture company has obtained the plot, located opposite the Railway Stadium, across I.I. Chundrigar Road, on a 99-year lease for approximately Rs2.287 billion from the Pakistan Railways under an agreement signed by Railways Chairman Shakil Durrani and NLC Director-General Maj-Gen Khalid Zahir Akhtar on June 3, 2006, sources claimed.

‘Land is for public use’

The sources said that the plot had been carved out from a huge piece of Pakistan Railways land located along I.I. Chundrigar Road that was given to the Railways specifically for public-related use and could not be used for commercial purposes.

They said that if the Railways did not require the land then it should have returned it to the Sindh government, its original owner, and that the Railways had no moral or ethical right to sell the land and earn a huge profit by changing its land-use.

They said that the NLC was established to perform a specific task of moving cargo and indulging in commercial activities like the construction business was not its job. They said it should concentrate on its task rather than encroaching on other areas.

Breaking point

Currently the land is an open space but when the huge building is constructed and inhabited, it would put an enormous pressure on the already stretched-to-the-brink fragile civic infrastructure comprising the sewerage system, water supply, electricity supply and any additional load on this infrastructure would lead to its collapse, said sources.

They added that if one organization was allowed relaxation in the Karachi Building and Town Planning Regulations then the builders’ mafia would become active and the authorities would offer such favours – at a price of course – to other builders and citizens of the city would continue to see degradation in the quality of life.

Sources said that the deal should be called off and the land should be returned to the Railways, and since it seems that the Railways does not require the land, it should be returned to the Sindh government, which could use it for public benefit, rather than for the benefit of a few organizations.

Source (http://www.dawn.com/2007/10/22/local3.htm)

Well so much for the financial towers! :no:

^^ Why? Whats the bad news :dunno:?

^^ Why? Whats the bad news :dunno:?

Didnt you read the article I posted? Propaganda against the project has already started!

Sources said that the deal should be called off and the land should be returned to the Railways, and since it seems that the Railways does not require the land, it should be returned to the Sindh government, which could use it for public benefit, rather than for the benefit of a few organizations.


WHAT PUBLIC BENEFIT ???

That's the reason that so many projects have some connection with the army, the NLC in this case. Because opposition to every project builds up from anyone who's not directly benefiting personally from it. As a developer it is good strategy to involve a military related partner to be able to resist the anti-project forces.

In Karachi each and every good quality project is resisted by vested interests. But no one cares about all the local builder junk and all the unplanned shantytowns that makes up 90% of the city.

It makes me think that there are people who don’t want anything good to happen.

Sources said that the deal should be called off and the land should be returned to the Railways, and since it seems that the Railways does not require the land, it should be returned to the Sindh government, which could use it for public benefit, rather than for the benefit of a few organizations.


WHAT PUBLIC BENEFIT ???

A stupidass public park which wont be maintained after initial construction because there is no budget for that! :laugh:

A public park right next to rail tracks?

I'm sure its some stupid NGO who came up with this "public benefit" idea.

f$%%k this.... tell these guys to take a hike... project must go on.... how do these stupid writers justify all this on the cost of development..!!

f$%%k this.... tell these guys to take a hike... project must go on.... how do these stupid writers justify all this on the cost of development..!!

Well actually the writer is not entirely wrong when he says that the infrastructure in the area is not able to support high-density developments.

But! That does not mean that this project should be scrapped! The City Government is making loads of money from the sale of the land and that money should be used to put the infrastructure in place to support this high density development!

Well actually the writer is not entirely wrong when he says that the infrastructure in the area is not able to support high-density developments.

But! That does not mean that this project should be scrapped! The City Government is making loads of money from the sale of the land and that money should be used to put the infrastructure in place to support this high density development!
Among all those bullshit posts, you do actually make sense sometimes...

Well actually the writer is not entirely wrong when he says that the infrastructure in the area is not able to support high-density developments.

But! That does not mean that this project should be scrapped! The City Government is making loads of money from the sale of the land and that money should be used to put the infrastructure in place to support this high density development!

Stop paying attention to grade-A morons. Here is what that same article said:

The sources claimed that the company has already paid approximately Rs200 million for the infrastructure betterment charges and would soon submit about Rs200 million more.

:ohno:

alot of adverts in karachi about the financal towers by enshaa,
any news about this project,the building on the advert is amazing .2 very tall bukdings with a bridge btween them!

^^post moved.

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3586/kftig5.gif (http://imageshack.us)

Awesome! Can't wait for these towers

I just love that sky bridge :drool:

Post-tensioning construction technique reaches Pakistan

Friday, April 18, 2008
By M Farhan Zaheer

KARACHI: Pakistan is experiencing a wonderful real estate growth with some landmark projects, and in future this pace will increase, as the country is now on track moving ahead rapidly in the sector.

Hilmi Ghandour, Chief Executive Officer of Arabtec Pakistan told The News on the sidelines of a presentation on post-tensioning slab technique, organised by the company in collaboration with world-renowned CCL Gulf Prestressed Concrete LLC recently.

Post Tensioning is a technique of pre-loading the concrete in a manner which controls stresses and deflections that are inducted by the self weight and applied loads, while the structure is in service. Billions of square meters of post-tensioned slabs have been built in high-rise, commercial, residential and office buildings, parking structures, hotels, schools and hospitals.

It has been in extensive use internationally since decades in many parts of the world. Post-tensioned floor construction gained prominence during the construction boom in the 1980s and now consumes more than 50pc of the total quantity of post tensioning steel used worldwide, said Bhandour.

“This would be a new technology to Pakistan though it has been successfully used and improved over the years in many other countries of the region. The technology reduces steel consumption in the projects, providing more space by cutting number of beams in the structure, and provides opportunity to the contractor to complete projects in less than half time,” he elaborated. Roland Asaker, regional manager, CCL Gulf Prestressed Concrete LLC said the real estate growth in Pakistan is an offshoot of developments in the MENESA region (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia).

Arabtec Pakistan, through collaboration agreement with CCL plans to use post tensioning technique in the currently under-construction Karachi Financial Towers, being developed by EHSHAANLC Development in Karachi. This will avail the expertise of one of the world leaders in this technique for the construction of mega projects, which Arabtec Pakistan hopes to build in the coming future. The presentation was attended by the architects and engineering sector people, the licensing authorities, and the developers from private and public sector. CCL are one of the pioneers in pre-stressed construction methods in the world market.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=107384

sounds cool...

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They started work already?

:happy:!!

My cousin told me about the construction starting on this building but he couldnt get pictures because security is too tight. I asked him to try to get picture of inside the compound.

work started long ago, there are construction pictures on paragons website, they have made the hole in the ground

They have ads all over Karachi.

it booking office is open in sheraton hotel

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WE got it board here too in LAHORE this one is at ALLAMA IQBAL AIRPORT.

In Karachi we have signboards of some Lahore, Islamabad and Multan's projects, like that of a new mall in Multan.

yes i saw multan mall signboard at Karachi Cantt entrance

In Karachi we have signboards of some Lahore, Islamabad and Multan's projects, like that of a new mall in Multan.

which lahore projects had there ad there ???

I do not remember in particular but there had been some ads like those of some housing projects in outskirts of Lahore.

^^

that was "PARK VIEW SHOPPING MALL" ad. which is to be built in front of Lahore Airport.

The ad. was on a hoarding board on NATHA KHAN BRIDGE. (this is 1 year back ... dont know whats there now ... as i m not in pak :) ).

see how good is my memory :):)

http://epaper.dawn.com/Web/Article/2008/05/04/002/04_05_2008_002_002.jpg

are earthquakes a big concern in Karachi? earthquakes have never really been a large concern in most parts of the country, atleast not before the 2005 earthquake.

are earthquakes a big concern in Karachi? earthquakes have never really been a large concern in most parts of the country, atleast not before the 2005 earthquake.

lol! Earthquakes have always been seen as a big concern in Pakistan. Even prior to the 2005 Earthquake. Quetta was wiped out completely due to the Earthquake in 1930. We only notice it now more, because of the fact that so many high rises are starting to pop up all over the country. That never used to be the case. Maybe you said what you said because you're from Lahore and earthquakes don't really take place there. But in Islamabad, earthquakes have always been seen as a BIG, BIG concern.

^^ Islamabad, Quetta and other mountainous or near mountainous areas i understand. but i was wondering if they are a concern in Karachi.

check out the last few posts in the maps thread.

^^ Islamabad, Quetta and other mountainous or near mountainous areas i understand. but i was wondering if they are a concern in Karachi.


karachi's soil isn't very reliable, and there are big variations from place to place. earthquakes have been an issue of reasonable concern in karachi, always. the probability of big damage and occurrence varies from one area to another. just because the city hasn't been hit by a big calamity yet, doesn't mean it's not on the list of potential targets of angry mother nature. i read a comprehensive report a long time ago. it was scary.

I remember two earthquakes in Karachi (two consecutive days). Loved them. Pity they didn't last longer.

^^ Han I remember too. Actually Karachi is located at the conjunction of three tectonic plates that is why It is always said to be earthquake prone ,otherwise there has no noticeable movements in these plates.

^^ Han I remember too. Actually Karachi is located at the conjunction of three tectonic plates that is why It is always said to be earthquake prone ,otherwise there has no noticeable movements in these plates.

...yet. which is why we should try our best to consider the city a dangerous one when building tall structures.

thanks for all the info

^^ Han I remember too. Actually Karachi is located at the conjunction of three tectonic plates that is why It is always said to be earthquake prone ,otherwise there has no noticeable movements in these plates.

YEAH! I was just about to say that. And as far as I know, MOST of the country is at risk from earthquakes due to the fact that half of the country lies on the Eurasian plate and the other half lies on the Indian plate. And these plates keep on bumping into each other. If anyone doesn't understand what I'm talking about, then just search for Siesmic Activity maps on Pakistan and you'll see. We're probably one of the world's most unluckiest countries in terms of being prone to earthquakes.

Assalamaoalukum,

why is the website down? 500 million dollar project with no web site...pethetic:ohno:

Assalamaoalukum,

why is the website down? 500 million dollar project with no web site...pethetic:ohno:

are you talking about this site ( http://www.enshaanlc.com/home.htm ) cuz its working for me.

Yeah it's working but it's slow.

bad website i dont like there site of this marvellous project

Ok so here's more:

Subject: Karachi Financial Towers (KFT)

Dear Sir,

Reference your telecon of today. It is our pleasure to introduce to you Karachi Financial Towers (KFT) which is the brainchild of the unique partnership between ENSHAA from UAE and NLC of Pakistan. Their synergy has given the real estate industry in Pakistan a whole new concept. ENSHAA’s vast experience of handling mega-projects is already starting to change the skyline of Pakistan. ENSHAANLC will make a stunning debut with the announced tower project, the Karachi Financial Towers. It is situated in the heart of the Pakistan’s financial hub, Karachi, on I.I.Chundrigar Road. Still to come are a series of state of the art developments across the country which will completely change the way people work and live in Pakistan.

Through this letter we invite your esteemed organization to buy floor space in either of our two towers. The Karachi Financial Towers is set to become the most sought after business address in the city offering excellence for daily business operations. The extensive office spaces offer the occupants the opportunity to create 21st century professional environment, expressing their individual corporate identity with excellence. The Karachi Financial Towers is stage one of what could be a broad sweeping project. The twin Towers, will be catering to multitude of flourishing business, and will be a marvel in structural design and standing at 525 ft. will be Pakistan’s tallest building at the time of completion i.e. 2010.

We are attaching herewith the following to help you decide:

1) Price List

2) Enshaanlc’s Background

3) Karachi Financial Towers (KFT) Facts Sheet

4) Payment schedule

5) Breakup of Office areas (Floor wise) (For updated information please call our office)

Kindly view the above attachments in “print layout view” format

If you need further information and details the undersigned will be very happy to come over to satisfy your quarries. Brochure and information docket is available, please visit our Sales & Marketing office at the ground floor of Sheraton Hotel & Towers shopping arcade.

Looking forward to an early and positive response and assuring you of our fullest cooperation and quality customer services at all times.

-

APPROVED PRICE LIST

w.e.f. May 28, 2008

Following Prices Are in Pak. Rs. and for Per Sq.Ft.

Retail Rupees

Ground Floor 63,000
Level 1 57,750

Commercial
Level 5 & 6 (2 floors) 16,800
Level 7 to 10 (4 floors) 17,850
Level 11 to 14 (4 floors) 16,800
Level 15 to 23 (9 floors) 18,900
Level 30 to 36 (7 floors) 21,000
Level 37 (1 floor) 22,050

Note: ENSHAANLC Developments (Pvt.) Ltd. reserves the right to change the above prices without prior notice.

Fact Sheet

Karachi Financial Towers


Owner: ENSHAANLC Developments (Pvt.) Ltd. Mezzanine Floor, Shopping Arcade, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Karachi.

Location: At the mid point of I.I. Chundrigar Rd, adjacent to the Karachi City Railway Station.

Plot Size: 12,950 sq. yards with a net saleable area of each floor in the range of 16,500 to 17,300 sq ft.

Construction: The two towers are identical in terms of numbers of floors and height. The building comprises 45 floors which include 3 levels of basements, 2 levels of Retail, 7 levels of podium parking and 33 Tower levels of office spaces above the podium level.

Dream Team

Consultants: CPG Corporation

Contractors: Arabtec UAE LLC

Project Management: Projacs International

Local Consultant: Engineering Associates

Sales: Colliers International

Media Consultant: Orient McCann Erickson



Special Features of Karachi Financial Towers (KFT):

Location:

The site is ideally located at the midpoint of I. I.Chundrigar Road, which is the main hub of economic activity in the Central Business District of Karachi. The site is adjacent to Karachi City Railway Station. The main access to the site is from 100 meters wide I. I.Chundrigar Road which leads to M. A. Jinnah Road, where Karachi Port is located. All services and utilities shall be linked from I. I. Chundrigar Road.

Building:

A revolutionary project, Karachi Financial Towers will not only be recognized as the tallest building in Pakistan (at time of completion) but also a dream location for any commercial interest. The towers’ façade wrapped in glass along with its unique sky bridge will present passersby a sight to behold; conversely the building’s soaring height will offer occupants a bird’s eye view of the entire city.

Sky Bridge:

An interlinking glass bridge between the two towers is an extremely unique feature of KFT. This six-floored bridge is to be an architectural achievement in Pakistan which will also provide convenient ways to travel between the two towers. Where the sky bridge pierces through the twin towers recreational facilities like swimming pool and the garden terrace will be housed. The sky bridge shall be occupied by an elite businessmen’s club.

Electricity:

Uninterrupted power supply to the buildings is ensured for all loads such as lighting, air conditioning, elevators, pumps, security and fire services, smoke excavation etc. Each office and retail space will have separate electric meters for the convenience of individual billing.

Air Conditioning:

For large scale development like KFT, the gas fired absorption water chiller is an obvious choice due to the locally available gas. Absorption chillers are inherently static machines hence prone to less wear and tear and relatively low maintenance. Therefore the chiller plant proposed in the KFT buildings will consist of gas fired absorption water chiller. The chiller plant will be configured to keep the provision of standby unit. This will allow routine maintenance to be performed without disruption to the building air-conditioning operation.

Air side air-conditioning and Ventilation equipment comprising Air Handling Units including fans, heating coils, cooling coils, filters, complete with sound attenuators automatic dampers, fire dampers, ductwork, grilles, intake and discharge louvers, controls and instrumentation shall be provided throughout the building.

As the building will be designed as shell and core therefore the A/C design will provide for chilled water supply/return pipes and fresh air supply ducts up to the tenant spaces and capped off for tenant hookup.

Security Surveillance:

KFT will have 24 hours smart, reliable security system with manned guarded central security control and monitoring room.

Fire Protection:

Both buildings are designed with an active fire and smoke management system to ensure a fail-safe escape route to the occupants in case of a fire. These include automatic sprinkler system (NFPA-13), standpipe and hose system (NFPA-14) and portable fire extinguishers. Building fire alarm system will command BMS to initiate smoke evacuation sequence.

A pressure sandwich will be created by generating negative pressure in the smoke zone, and positive pressure in the non-smoke zones adjacent to the smoke zone. Stairwells will be positively pressurized by a multiple fan system. Over pressure in the stairwell will be achieved though barometric dampers. Differential static pressure across the door will be within acceptable range for the force to overcome the door closer as well.

Space air will be exhausted from the smoke zone lobby to create a negative pressure. Negative pressurization in the elevator lobby smoke zone will also stop smoke from entering the elevators. Building atrium will have smoke management provisions as per NFPA 908. Host based Fireman’s Smoke Control Station will be able to override all smoke management equipment.

Building Management System (BMS):

Both buildings M&E system will be monitored by Intelligent Building Management System. The Building Automation System (BAS) will be based on Direct Digital Control (DDC) microprocessor based technology.

The towers fully integrated Building Management System will have web accessible control system. The system will have an industry standard communication protocol. The system will be fully functional and will have third party interfaces/drivers wherever applicable. Some attributes of the DDC control system are precise control, inherent energy management and compatibility with the BMS. The BAS will be designed to perform the basic status/alarm monitoring, remote/programmed start/stop, etc. of the following services: Mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning system, electrical system, fire services, plumbing and drainage. The BAS signal will be transmitted to a building control room. The central BAS facilities will comprise operator work station, complete with keyboard, monitor and printer.

Car Parking:

KFT has been provided abundant parking spaces commensurate with the needs of a building of its size. This is clear from the parking space provided, 822,389 square feet, in comparison to the total let able area of 1,159,258 square feet. The total number of parking spaces is:

For cars — 1644 nos.

For motor cycles — 277 nos.

The entire parking area is housed in the basements and the podium levels.

Water:

Karachi water supply system depends on two sources, one from the Indus River source from the Kalri Lake and other from Hub River through Hub Dam. Further distribution system of water is based on Filter Plants located in the different areas of Karachi. The project site is located at I.I. Chundrigar road and the water supplied to this area from COD filter plant through a 1500mm dia trunk main. Water supply for the KFT project will be supplied from this line. Additionally a separate underground water tank is proposed for each building. The capacity for each tank will be 3 days storage.

Sewerage:

Sewerage disposal is a critical issue in Karachi. About 70-75% of total water usage is converted to sewerage and is allowed to pass through the sewerage network and entered into Sewerage Treatment Plant. The Karachi Financial Towers is located on a road which is serviced by a 1800mm dia existing sewer trunk main which connects to Mehmoodabad Sewerage treatment plant. The sewage system from the buildings will be collected through a system of down pipes and man holes which will be ultimately connected to the existing 1800 mm dia sewer trunk main.

Elevators:

Each tower will be equipped with ten express lifts for passengers with a capacity of 18 persons, three lifts for car parking levels, two service lifts for the retail area, and two fire/cargo lifts for the towers. Altogether there will be 34 lifts for the Karachi Financial Towers.

Maintenance:

On completion of the project, the Purchaser will enter into a Maintenance Agreement for the Facilities Management of the building. Facilities management will include operations and maintenance of the entire building and the equipment installed in the building. A schedule of service charges for the facilities management services will be made available to the Purchaser on or about the completion date.

Updated the title to 45fl x 2

Parking is 1,900 cars and you get 3 parking slots free with one office.

About Enshaa:

ENSHAANLC’s Background


Details of Incorporation. ENSHAANLC Developments (Pvt) Ltd is a joint venture between Enshaa Holdings Ltd, Mauritius (EHL) and NLC Developments (Pvt) Ltd (NDPL), Pakistan with the ratio of 51% and 49% share holding respectively. ENSHAANLC was incorporated with the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan on 11 May 2006 as a Private Limited Company. The registered office of the Company is situated at Mezzanine Floor, Shopping Arcade, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Club Road, Karachi.


Sponsor’s Background. When ENSHAANLC was formed Enshaa Holdings was a joint venture between Emirates Investment Group (EIG), Dubai and Abraaj Capital, Sharjah. However, in September 2007 Majid Al Futaim (MUF), Dubai also joined the JV in a big way, diluting Abraaj Capital’s share to a minimal limit. Brief descriptions about the sponsors are as following:


Emirates Investment Group (EIG). It is a leading investment company which has significant investment in major real estate projects throughout the Middle East and South Asia. Its current real estate investments include Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Emirates Financial Towers (EFT) Dubai and White Bay etc. Names of EIG’s portfolio companies are as following:
Emirates International Holdings Ltd.
Emirates Sunland Group.
Emirates Global Islamic Bank Ltd.
Trust Securities and Brokerage Ltd.
Emirates Tarian.
Takaful Pakistan Ltd.


b. Majid Al Futaim Group (MUF). Established in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim Group has successfully brought the concepts of regional shopping malls and hypermarkets to the Middle East region. The vision of the Founder and President of the Majid Al Futtaim Group, Mr. Majid Al Futtaim has changed the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure in the Middle East and North Africa. MAF Group comprises a number of core businesses that complement one another yet are separately managed. This provides maximum flexibility and potential, enabling the operating divisions to seize their own opportunities yet work together on major projects. The four major operating subsidiaries are:


(1) MAF Properties LLC.

(2) MAF Trust LLC.

(3) MAF Retail LLC.

(4) MAF Ventures LLC.


Abraaj Capital. Abraaj Capital is a leading asset management firm. Its share holders include prominent business men / groups / institutions like Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Turki, Saudi Arabia; Mr. Hussain Al Nowais, UAE; Al Jaber Group, UAE; Mr. Hamid Jafar, UAE; Mr. Saud Kano, Bahrain; Sheikh Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, UAE and Sheikh Nawaf Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, Qatar etc. The names of portfolio companies of Abraaj Real Estate Fund LP companies are as following:


(1) ABANAR LLP.

ART Marine Holdings Ltd.
Dead Sea Conferences and Exhibitions Company.
Emirates Heights Development Company Ltd.
Signature Clubs International LLC.


NLC Developments (Pvt) Ltd (NDPL). NDPL is a fully owned company of National Logistics Corporation (NLC), Rawalpindi. NLC was formed by the Government of Pakistan mainly for providing uninterrupted logistics facilities in the country. It is now engaged in real estate development and construction activities mainly in infrastructure rehabilitation. NDPL is presently working on numerous real estate development projects in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.


Management Team. One of the best available team has been gathered to do the project. The team has been named as Dream Team and is all set to ensure delivery and quality. A brief account of significant members of the team is as following:


CPG Corporation Pte Ltd – Consultants. CPG is a leading infrastructure & building development and management services provider in the Asia Pacific region. Born out of the corporatisation of the Singapore Public Works Department in 1999, it is one of the key organizations that has helped shape the sky line of Singapore through its years of nation building. It has expanded its reach in lending expertise to development projects beyond Singapore. CPG Corporation Group of Companies comprise:
CPG Consultants.
CPG Advisory (Shanghai).
CPG Consultants (India).
PM Link.
Indeco Consortium.
CPG Facilities Management and Construction Professionals.


Arabtec Construction LLC – Contractor. Arabtec was established in the UAE in 1975 and has undertaken numerous construction projects including, but not limited to high rise developments, hotel interiors, residential complexes, office blocks, commercial & industrial projects, office buildings, major airport developments, offshore oil &gas installations and entertainment facilities etc. Arabtec has a track record of providing high quality work and on time delivery.


Projacs – Project management. Projacs International is the largest Pan-Arab project management firm having offices in 14 major cities of Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Was established in 1984 and has delivered hundreds of projects across 24 countries. Projacs offers specialized services and leadership in a diversity of projects from government buildings to utility plants. The other projects include residential and commercial developments, hotels and resorts, sports centers, airports, oil and gas plants car assembly plants, infrastructure and highways, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, retail development, palaces and private homes.


Engineering Associates (EA) – Local Consultants. EA came into being in 1981 for providing quality engineering consultancy services. With passage of time EA emerged as one of the leading multidisciplinary consulting firms of Pakistan. Having its head office in Karachi EA is a full service Engineering and Project Management firm with diversity of disciplines and expertise in multiple services. EA’s branch offices are functioning in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and AL-Ain, UAE, Islamabad, Lahore, Hyderabad, Gawadar and Muzaffarabad, AJK.


Main Stream Business. Main stream business of ENSHAANLC is real estate development which will expand to various major cities of Pakistan.


Current Projects. Currently Karachi Financial Towers (KFT) is the debut project of ENSHAANLC. KFT complies with the strategies and framework for the long term development of the site. KFT will also benchmark and generate design guidelines for property development while maintaining the overall quality of environment and functional efficiency of the surrounding district. The site is situated at the midpoint of I. I.Chundrigar Road, which is the main hub of economic activity in the Central Business District of Karachi. The site is adjacent to Karachi City Railway Station. The main access to the site is from 150 feet wide I.I.Chundrigar Road which leads to Karachi Port. All services and utilities shall be linked from I.I.Chundrigar Road.

will be a marvel in structural design and standing at 525 ft. will be Pakistan’s tallest building at the time of completion i.e. 2010.

I told you guys they use feet to measure height in Pakistan. From now on I expect heights to be mentioned for all threads in ft. KB is a Fenchie and Fahad is a Canadian.

I expect you to follow what the US and Pakistan do and put feet in thread titles :tongue2:

Ok, Fahad or KB, please put 525 ft in the title of this thread.

I told you guys they use feet to measure height in Pakistan. From now on I expect heights to be mentioned for all threads in ft. KB is a Fenchie and Fahad is a Canadian.

I expect you to follow what the US and Pakistan do and put feet in thread titles :tongue2:

Ok, Fahad or KB, please put 525 ft in the title of this thread.

What! Noway! Buildings should be measured in meters! :rant:

Excuse me... in miles :angry: !!

Excuse me... in miles :angry: !!

:laugh:



Ok hows about we put the height in both feet and meters?

just.
160.
meters.

I would have preferred nautical miles or light years but lets keep it to both feet and meters :cheers:



just.
160.
meters.



yeah, kinda strange considering it would be 45 ( or even 40) floors

I would have preferred nautical miles or light years but lets keep it to both feet and meters :cheers:







yeah, kinda strange considering it would be 45 ( or even 40) floors


:laugh:

What! Noway! Buildings should be measured in meters! :rant:

:sly:

You traitor! You are supporting the tea drinking Brits!?

I would have preferred nautical miles or light years but lets keep it to both feet and meters :cheers:

You mentioned metre before ft in the title :ohno:





I'm learning Trappy's art, gimmie a break. You can keep the title the way it is now btw, I'm just melting your cheese

i though Americans preferred yards?

OK Lets have another measuring unit, it should be in pixels...

And one thing we all forgot; THANK U FAHADKHAN.!!!!

All the figures for all the buildings, in my head are in meters so its easier for me that way.

OK Lets have another measuring unit, it should be in pixels...

I have a precise unit of distance measurement "THE BAALISHT" (Palm)

I would have preferred nautical miles or light years but lets keep it to both feet and meters :cheers:







yeah, kinda strange considering it would be 45 ( or even 40) floors
That's what I'm thinking. Hopefully, you won't have to bend...

I told you guys they use feet to measure height in Pakistan. From now on I expect heights to be mentioned for all threads in ft. KB is a Fenchie and Fahad is a Canadian.

I expect you to follow what the US and Pakistan do and put feet in thread titles :tongue2:

Ok, Fahad or KB, please put 525 ft in the title of this thread.

Feet is gay! I prefer meters. And its not about metric or imperial or whatever those things are. I don't even know what's metric and what's imperial! But for me, seeing the heights of buildings in meters is easier. I've always seen meters used, even this site does that. Like Burj Dubai is > 800m. And so on.

All the figures for all the buildings, in my head are in meters so its easier for me that way.

Same here.

And oh yeah! THANK YOU FK! :) :cheer:

^^ That's cause you live in Europe. The first time I ever saw metres was during a Wimbledon match they mentioned Pete Sampras's height in metres. I asked my uncle what the heck that was and he told me that the Euros use it instead of ft. Anyway, all is good now. I am right, and the height measure used in Pakistan is feet.

^^ That's cause you live in Europe. The first time I ever saw metres was during a Wimbledon match they mentioned Pete Sampras's height in metres. I asked my uncle what the heck that was and he told me that the Euros use it instead of ft. Anyway, all is good now. I am right, and the height measure used in Pakistan is feet.

But in the UK, human height is usually mentioned in Feet and Inches. In the rest of Europe, its in meters.

please do not get confused in measuring units...



any updates on this project?

^^ Oh yeah yeah yes any updates :rofl:

please do not get confused in measuring units...



any updates on this project?

Go to last page. :bash:

I had a long discussion with the GM of the project when I went there a few days back, here are some details, pictures will come soon:

- Completion in 2010.

- Soil testing (forgot the phrase) of a 3,500 ton load and of a depth of 15 ft (I maybe forgetting the exact one).

- I saw the above mentioned through pictures he showed me from the site.

- A webcam will be installed soon on the site.

- Enshaa will be bringing in a lot of reserves (monetary) by the end of the year (more then just a few millions).

- The GM spoke highly of City Mayor, Syed Mustafa Kamal for his progressive attitude regarding the city's development.

- They have submitted a proposal to the CDGK to construct at their own cost, a flyover on I.I. Chundrigar Rd. that will go directly into their parking area (I believe the 5th floor).

- The mayor was not too keen on having a flyover on I.I.C so they also submitted an underpass proposal, again at their own cost.

- The CDGK will respond to both proposals soon.

- The cladding will remain the same as in the renders.

- Enshaa has also proposed a grand business hub to the CDGK adjacent to their current site, but the GM said that the stakeholders of those lots (Pakistan Railway etc) are not as relaxed to the idea as he would have thought.

- Prices have already been increased once since the launch of the project.

- One of the towers has already been bought off, the other one only has 2-3 floors left.

Pictures soon, I'll update this list once I remember all the points :yes:

thanx for the updates.

a webcam....at a construction site? what for...public viewing or for the engineers and managers to see :crazy:

Wouldn't mind if they streamed it on their website for everyone to see the progress.

a webcam....at a construction site? what for...public viewing or for the engineers and managers to see :crazy:

You've never heard of it? Allot of builders do it! Their customers can view the progress in realtime whenever they want. Its quite common.

Brighty, a webcam means a cam for internet, so they'll surely publish it on the net!!

Brighty, a webcam means a cam for internet, so they'll surely publish it on the net!!

^^ Double post! Mullah sahib!

I had a long discussion with the GM of the project when I went there a few days back, here are some details, pictures will come soon:

- Completion in 2010.

Thanks! Do you by any chance know the exact month or date of its completion?!

You've never heard of it? Allot of builders do it! Their customers can view the progress in realtime whenever they want. Its quite common.

The French! A bit slow on the uptake aren't they??? :ohno: I guess they don't have such things there!

Brighty, a webcam means a cam for internet, so they'll surely publish it on the net!!
Brighty got owned by a mullah.

^^ Double post! Mullah sahib!



Thanks! Do you by any chance know the exact month or date of its completion?!


I believe its 21st December, 2010.

I'll confirm it as I have the papers with me.

^^ Double post! Mullah sahib!


Automatically posted two times, not my fault beta :bash:

Brighty got owned by a mullah.

:uh:

:goodnight

Automatically posted two times, not my fault beta :bash:

I know, I know! Happened with me too, in the New ISB Aiport Thread! :pet:

I believe its 21st December, 2010.

I'll confirm it as I have the papers with me.

Thanks! Seems as if by 2011, all the highrise and skyscraper projects of Pakistan would have been completed! :cheers: Can't wait!

don't be too over-excited!!!
these projects will complete in 2015.. never believe in Pakistanis, including me

^^ Its not a local firm, and secondly they've already started construction (initial testing etc).

2010 means after two years.... are u sure?

^^ Yep

oh!!!! let's wait till 2010

Cant wait man......!
Btw..
Fahad bhai can u get some updates from Lyari Express Way if possible. Thanx in advance

oh!!!! let's wait till 2010

2011 actually. Many projects are said to be finished by the end of 2010. Not the beginning.

so does it mean december 0f 2010?

so does it mean december 0f 2010?

Yes. 21st December, 2010 to be precise. I.e. just 10 days before the beginning of 2011.

i hope it gets completed on this date

A short clip:

GhhX_ffEcn0

why are your hands shivering while making the video???

Because he isnt a robot.

As per the condition at site & slow pace of work will they be able to complete by 21st December, 2010
i think it will be completed by mid of 2011.

Because he isnt a robot.

:laugh:

As per the condition at site & slow pace of work will they be able to complete by 21st December, 2010
i think it will be completed by mid of 2011.

B+

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff332/AJ-in/KFT2.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff332/AJ-in/KFTMian.jpg

Thanks for the pics AAJ..its still in digging stage.. can you also capture the whole area next time you visit the site?

Nice update.

I.I. Chundrigar Road is really not the ideal location for a project of this magnitude because (i) it is is a very narrow road and (ii) the area is too conjested.

^^ Maybe in the years to come they can demolish some of the older low rise buildings and make way for roads/parking.

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Very old pic, i watch this pic months ago, they have dug 20ft+

what happened to the building next to it, it look like its been burent or someting, glasses look damaged.

^^ :applause:

Its a design on the glasses.

Visiting this thread after a long time. So they are really building it! Good stuff!:banana:

what happened to the building next to it, it look like its been burent or someting, glasses look damaged.

Its two hands coming out of the building holding an MCB Visa Card (Visa or Debit?).

^^ Maybe in the years to come they can demolish some of the older low rise buildings and make way for roads/parking.

wasnt there objections that this lines in path of oncoming planes to the airport?

Airport is a million miles away from IIC road :doh:..

In fact, it is located 300 light years away from the (so-called) skylines and upcoming business districts, I hate CAA.

In fact, it is located 300 light years away from the (so-called) skylines and upcoming business districts, I hate CAA.

Thats true, but for a good cause, you wouldn't really like to have an airport close to your CBD, the only problem with ours is that theres no mass transit connecting the airport with the CBD.

wasnt there objections that this lines in path of oncoming planes to the airport?

Every upcoming tall building in Karachi is in the path of oncoming planes according to CAA and PAF:lol:

I think it is more than 525ft b/c IT Tower Karachi U/C is 650 ft & according to the speech of former President of Pakistan at groundbreaking ceremony KFT is the tallest building of Pakistan so it will be more than 650 ft.

http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=100382&bt=2&ht=2&sro=1

According to the above link Karachi Financial Tower is 205 meter (705 feet) high.

I think it is more than 525ft b/c IT Tower Karachi U/C is 650 ft & according to the speech of former President of Pakistan at groundbreaking ceremony KFT is the tallest building of Pakistan so it will be more than 650 ft.

http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=100382&bt=2&ht=2&sro=1

According to the above link Karachi Financial Tower is 205 meter (705 feet) high.

Every building in Pakistan, which will be taller than MCB Karachi, is proclaimed as the "Tallest" building in Pakistan. So that doesn't stand for much. And Emporis isn't a reliable site. Much of their data is missing or outdated.

Yes its 1st height was 210m and 1st proposal was 65 storey but Arbab Raheem asked them to decrease its height.

But emporis says:

45flrs
215m
705ft

wikipedia has the same information..

according to my knowledge Dolmen City Tower floors decreases b/c of PAF Masroor objection from 60flrs to 40flrs

:wink2:

But emporis says:

45flrs
215m
705ft

wikipedia has the same information..

according to my knowledge Dolmen City Tower floors decreases b/c of PAF Masroor objection from 60flrs to 40flrs

:wink2:

But FK got his info on his trip to Karachi, from the guys who are at the center of this project:

Ok so here's more:

Subject: Karachi Financial Towers (KFT)

Dear Sir,

Reference your telecon of today. It is our pleasure to introduce to you Karachi Financial Towers (KFT) which is the brainchild of the unique partnership between ENSHAA from UAE and NLC of Pakistan. Their synergy has given the real estate industry in Pakistan a whole new concept. ENSHAA’s vast experience of handling mega-projects is already starting to change the skyline of Pakistan. ENSHAANLC will make a stunning debut with the announced tower project, the Karachi Financial Towers. It is situated in the heart of the Pakistan’s financial hub, Karachi, on I.I.Chundrigar Road. Still to come are a series of state of the art developments across the country which will completely change the way people work and live in Pakistan.

Through this letter we invite your esteemed organization to buy floor space in either of our two towers. The Karachi Financial Towers is set to become the most sought after business address in the city offering excellence for daily business operations. The extensive office spaces offer the occupants the opportunity to create 21st century professional environment, expressing their individual corporate identity with excellence. The Karachi Financial Towers is stage one of what could be a broad sweeping project. The twin Towers, will be catering to multitude of flourishing business, and will be a marvel in structural design and standing at 525 ft. will be Pakistan’s tallest building at the time of completion i.e. 2010.

We are attaching herewith the following to help you decide:

1) Price List

2) Enshaanlc’s Background

3) Karachi Financial Towers (KFT) Facts Sheet

4) Payment schedule

5) Breakup of Office areas (Floor wise) (For updated information please call our office)

Kindly view the above attachments in “print layout view” format

If you need further information and details the undersigned will be very happy to come over to satisfy your quarries. Brochure and information docket is available, please visit our Sales & Marketing office at the ground floor of Sheraton Hotel & Towers shopping arcade.

Looking forward to an early and positive response and assuring you of our fullest cooperation and quality customer services at all times.

-

Fact Sheet

Karachi Financial Towers


Owner: ENSHAANLC Developments (Pvt.) Ltd. Mezzanine Floor, Shopping Arcade, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Karachi.

Location: At the mid point of I.I. Chundrigar Rd, adjacent to the Karachi City Railway Station.

Plot Size: 12,950 sq. yards with a net saleable area of each floor in the range of 16,500 to 17,300 sq ft.

Construction: The two towers are identical in terms of numbers of floors and height. The building comprises 45 floors which include 3 levels of basements, 2 levels of Retail, 7 levels of podium parking and 33 Tower levels of office spaces above the podium level.

Dream Team

Consultants: CPG Corporation

Contractors: Arabtec UAE LLC

Project Management: Projacs International

Local Consultant: Engineering Associates

Sales: Colliers International

Media Consultant: Orient McCann Erickson



Special Features of Karachi Financial Towers (KFT):

Location:

The site is ideally located at the midpoint of I. I.Chundrigar Road, which is the main hub of economic activity in the Central Business District of Karachi. The site is adjacent to Karachi City Railway Station. The main access to the site is from 100 meters wide I. I.Chundrigar Road which leads to M. A. Jinnah Road, where Karachi Port is located. All services and utilities shall be linked from I. I. Chundrigar Road.

Building:

A revolutionary project, Karachi Financial Towers will not only be recognized as the tallest building in Pakistan (at time of completion) but also a dream location for any commercial interest. The towers’ façade wrapped in glass along with its unique sky bridge will present passersby a sight to behold; conversely the building’s soaring height will offer occupants a bird’s eye view of the entire city.

Sky Bridge:

An interlinking glass bridge between the two towers is an extremely unique feature of KFT. This six-floored bridge is to be an architectural achievement in Pakistan which will also provide convenient ways to travel between the two towers. Where the sky bridge pierces through the twin towers recreational facilities like swimming pool and the garden terrace will be housed. The sky bridge shall be occupied by an elite businessmen’s club.

Electricity:

Uninterrupted power supply to the buildings is ensured for all loads such as lighting, air conditioning, elevators, pumps, security and fire services, smoke excavation etc. Each office and retail space will have separate electric meters for the convenience of individual billing.

Air Conditioning:

For large scale development like KFT, the gas fired absorption water chiller is an obvious choice due to the locally available gas. Absorption chillers are inherently static machines hence prone to less wear and tear and relatively low maintenance. Therefore the chiller plant proposed in the KFT buildings will consist of gas fired absorption water chiller. The chiller plant will be configured to keep the provision of standby unit. This will allow routine maintenance to be performed without disruption to the building air-conditioning operation.

Air side air-conditioning and Ventilation equipment comprising Air Handling Units including fans, heating coils, cooling coils, filters, complete with sound attenuators automatic dampers, fire dampers, ductwork, grilles, intake and discharge louvers, controls and instrumentation shall be provided throughout the building.

As the building will be designed as shell and core therefore the A/C design will provide for chilled water supply/return pipes and fresh air supply ducts up to the tenant spaces and capped off for tenant hookup.

Security Surveillance:

KFT will have 24 hours smart, reliable security system with manned guarded central security control and monitoring room.

Fire Protection:

Both buildings are designed with an active fire and smoke management system to ensure a fail-safe escape route to the occupants in case of a fire. These include automatic sprinkler system (NFPA-13), standpipe and hose system (NFPA-14) and portable fire extinguishers. Building fire alarm system will command BMS to initiate smoke evacuation sequence.

A pressure sandwich will be created by generating negative pressure in the smoke zone, and positive pressure in the non-smoke zones adjacent to the smoke zone. Stairwells will be positively pressurized by a multiple fan system. Over pressure in the stairwell will be achieved though barometric dampers. Differential static pressure across the door will be within acceptable range for the force to overcome the door closer as well.

Space air will be exhausted from the smoke zone lobby to create a negative pressure. Negative pressurization in the elevator lobby smoke zone will also stop smoke from entering the elevators. Building atrium will have smoke management provisions as per NFPA 908. Host based Fireman’s Smoke Control Station will be able to override all smoke management equipment.

Building Management System (BMS):

Both buildings M&E system will be monitored by Intelligent Building Management System. The Building Automation System (BAS) will be based on Direct Digital Control (DDC) microprocessor based technology.

The towers fully integrated Building Management System will have web accessible control system. The system will have an industry standard communication protocol. The system will be fully functional and will have third party interfaces/drivers wherever applicable. Some attributes of the DDC control system are precise control, inherent energy management and compatibility with the BMS. The BAS will be designed to perform the basic status/alarm monitoring, remote/programmed start/stop, etc. of the following services: Mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning system, electrical system, fire services, plumbing and drainage. The BAS signal will be transmitted to a building control room. The central BAS facilities will comprise operator work station, complete with keyboard, monitor and printer.

Car Parking:

KFT has been provided abundant parking spaces commensurate with the needs of a building of its size. This is clear from the parking space provided, 822,389 square feet, in comparison to the total let able area of 1,159,258 square feet. The total number of parking spaces is:

For cars — 1644 nos.

For motor cycles — 277 nos.

The entire parking area is housed in the basements and the podium levels.

Water:

Karachi water supply system depends on two sources, one from the Indus River source from the Kalri Lake and other from Hub River through Hub Dam. Further distribution system of water is based on Filter Plants located in the different areas of Karachi. The project site is located at I.I. Chundrigar road and the water supplied to this area from COD filter plant through a 1500mm dia trunk main. Water supply for the KFT project will be supplied from this line. Additionally a separate underground water tank is proposed for each building. The capacity for each tank will be 3 days storage.

Sewerage:

Sewerage disposal is a critical issue in Karachi. About 70-75% of total water usage is converted to sewerage and is allowed to pass through the sewerage network and entered into Sewerage Treatment Plant. The Karachi Financial Towers is located on a road which is serviced by a 1800mm dia existing sewer trunk main which connects to Mehmoodabad Sewerage treatment plant. The sewage system from the buildings will be collected through a system of down pipes and man holes which will be ultimately connected to the existing 1800 mm dia sewer trunk main.

Elevators:

Each tower will be equipped with ten express lifts for passengers with a capacity of 18 persons, three lifts for car parking levels, two service lifts for the retail area, and two fire/cargo lifts for the towers. Altogether there will be 34 lifts for the Karachi Financial Towers.

Maintenance:

On completion of the project, the Purchaser will enter into a Maintenance Agreement for the Facilities Management of the building. Facilities management will include operations and maintenance of the entire building and the equipment installed in the building. A schedule of service charges for the facilities management services will be made available to the Purchaser on or about the completion date.

ok lets see on which number of tallest building of Pakistan is KFT in 2010.. :)

Why all of them has a same problem, Decrease the height, Kya New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Taipei, Dubai etc main airports nahi hain ??????????????????

Why all of them has a same problem, Decrease the height, Kya New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Taipei, Dubai etc main airports nahi hain ??????????????????

Airports hain lekin CAA, PAF and Arbab Rahim jaise chamakte sitarey nahi hain (playing villain)

can any one post googe earth image of the site?or site dimenssions?

This is the only site for which no physical development pics have not been posted.

^^ Because you dont have RANA Sahib in Karachi ;)

:colgate:




waisay Karachities are too lazy to take pics

^^ Bara shehr hay na :D, bari masroofiaat hain, lambay faaslay hain, an ginat masaail hain ;) heheheh

but we have more members from karachi then from lahore.

:colgate:




waisay Karachities are too lazy to take pics

ahem.. ahem.. too busy to take pics

:D Bara shehr, ziada members :P.

Actually Rana bhai, Karachi's people take a lot of photographs, but unfortunately we don't have photography freaks on SSC, thats the only reason I think.

Koi nai jaisi ap ki marzi app k pass to pistol hai main agay say kiya bol sakta hun

Any Updates ???????????

^^ you're in karachi...why dont you go and get us the updates?

Yea definitely i'll go there in a couple of days

^^ you're in karachi...why dont you go and get us the updates?

I have been trying to go to sites and get some latest snaps, but lately in last few days I have been stuck and now have landed here in Cairo. Sorry for missing on my plans.

^^ you're in karachi...why dont you go and get us the updates?

Yeah....!!!

ABBASIA, I thought you were from Lahore :shifty:

if he is from Lahore then what


but i thought he is from Islamabad

ABBASIA, I thought you were from Lahore :shifty:

RANA AAA is right, I am from Islamabad, a miss my dear. Promise will have latest pics taking some time out of work, at the moment enjoying cool breeze of river Nile.

rana gee we have no electricity in pakistan, tu sab projects ka kya hoga future maine