TORRE PLANETARIUM
Panama City, Panama (Latin America)


Proyecto: Two Residential Skyscraper Buildings

TOWER I

Height: 92 floors, 343 mts.

TOWER II

Height: 82 floors, 305 mts.


Developer: Espacios Panamá, S.A.

Architectural Design by: Mallol & Mallol Arq. S.A.

Structural Design by: SAI

Construction Started: 2008

Deliver: 2011



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Structural Design of Planetarium Towers

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Wind Studies

By: Alan G. Davenport Wind Engineering Group (at the University of Western Ontario).


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A Complex Structural Design


- The Planetarium will be Panama’s newest addition to its developing skyline. Standing 92 and 82 stories, this spectacular two-tower project adds not only height to the existing skyline, but character.

- From the small aspect ratio (17:1 for a single tower) of the building to the unique five tower-to-tower connections along the height of the building, the Planetarium demonstrates its ease of standing tall.

- A great deal of planning has gone into the course of design and coordination with the architect. Structurally, SAI has worked extensively with the Alan G. Davenport Wind Engineering Group at The University of Western Ontario to develop the most effective design for both perception of motion due to wind and the building’s resistance to wind loading. These efforts will continue throughout the design phase.

- Poor soil quality requires both innovative foundation solutions and seismic structural considerations. SAI has examined multiple framing layouts to take advantage of framing repetition which is critical for the fabrication, shop drawing, and erection processes to be efficient and cost effective.

- Unique design elements, such as the cruciform columns, double flatwise wide-flange bracing and braced frame connections exemplify SAI’s contribution. This project has also aided the development of the modeling software used. With SAI’s need, RAM Structural System has generated both an “out of core solution engine” to deal with the large number of elements modeled and the ability of to model multiple diaphragms at the same level.

- Lateral Load Resisting System: Five two-story trusses connecting the two towers combined with belt trusses and outriggers tying back to interior shear walls that ascend the full height of the structure provide resistance to lateral loads. The primary cladding will be a glass curtain wall system with the remaining consisting of Alucobond type fascia. The residential floor plate for a single tower will be generally rectangular 20m in the short direction and 34m in the long direction.

- SAI’s worldwide experience and Hopsa’s Panamanian experience has proven to be a benefit for both parties. The resulting project will have approximately 123 condominiums with a number of amenities including a panoramic view of the bay of Panama, a 300 occupancy great hall, social areas complete with pools and putting green and an adjacent 9 story parking garage for residents and guests. Two basement levels within the towers footprint will service the adjacent parking garage.


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Amazing!!
Its so nice that the towers are going to be higher.

Great pair of towers!!!!!

The towers are absolutely amazing, much better than most residential supertalls around! But I'd never live on the top of these things...

:drool: AMAZING.

:eek:
Lovely!

nice height and design,

but whats so 'planetary' about it??

Perhaps there is a planetarium included with this project, that would be cool to go and watch the stars in the planetarium

They look so thin!!!

PS: I didn´t know that Albert Einstein was alive and working at the University of Western Ontario

They look so thin!!!

PS: I didn´t know that Albert Einstein was alive and working at the University of Western Ontario

:lol:

Salud

The color seems to have changed a couple of times. Glad to see the design form hasn't.

They're so high, you will be able to see Jupiter from them.....apparently. :lol:

it's one of my favorite towers of Panama
i like it!!!

one of my favourite projects world wide now :)

This would be a great accomplishmet for Architect Mallol... and at the same time for the city of Panama...!

Quite amazing. It's simplistic.

Woooow!!!

Impressive towers. All I can say is CONGRATULATIONS PANAMA, I envy you.

Dayum, didn't see this project before. Really nice, modernist and elegant. Love it!

approximately 123 condominiums

Did they mean 1,230 condos?

WOW!!

It actually has swimming pool ON the building!!

Very nice, and it looks taller (but i think that it might be the render)

Did they mean 1,230 condos?

Nope, they ment one houndred and twenty three, the apartments will be huge, the smallest apartment will have arond 320 square meters and the pent houses will have around 1121 square meters (3 complete flors).
:cheers2:

I like this tower...!

:cheers2:

Nope, they ment one houndred and twenty three, the apartments will be huge, the smallest apartment will have arond 320 square meters and the pent houses will have around 1121 square meters (3 complete flors).
:cheers2:

Wow, those are huge!
Most condos sold in Canada are 80 or 90 square meters and a little larger in the US.
Even the smallest of these will be multimillion dollar units then.

this things are incredible:

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:banana:

Just Amazing...

:cheers:

judging by the luxurious comforts and the space of these apartments will be costing up of 125,000 dollars :nuts:

Uhh, awesome design. It's quite thin but still high and simple. I'm not totally sure about the colour, tho. It's maybe too dark.

Wow, those are huge!
Most condos sold in Canada are 80 or 90 square meters and a little larger in the US.
Even the smallest of these will be multimillion dollar units then.


Unlike their north american counterparts, apartments in latin american highrises are very large.....typically one or two appartments per floor. No beehives in latin america...well, maybe brasil is the exception, but i'm not sure.

-Wow wonderfull tower.

judging by the luxurious comforts and the space of these apartments will be costing up of 125,000 dollars :nuts:



Yeah right, if so, give me 3!!!

The apartments will be way more expensive since the smallest one will have 300 square meters, the cost per square meter will probably be around $2,500 or $3,000, also this is an iconic building located at the coastal avenue of Costa del Este. I'm guessing the cheapest one will be around $750,000.00 but... as I said, it is just a supposition based on prices of nearby buildings.

The elevators look cool. I guess that's the planetary part. Looks like your surrounded by stars:)

It is so great to see such a giant project is on the way ! Congratulations to Panama !

woooww incredible...they look so thin but i love those towers... Congratulations Panama

Wow, the elevators look very interesting ! very thin tall twins, gj!

Wow wonderful towers , i like them a lot, and they are so tall.

Nope, they ment one houndred and twenty three, the apartments will be huge, the smallest apartment will have arond 320 square meters and the pent houses will have around 1121 square meters (3 complete flors).
:cheers2:

Im still thinking 123 apartments would be so little , if you have 92 floors , then its almost a aparment per floor, even though, the penhouse is 3 floors big.
But anyway, its beautiful ....

Wow...
Like a monolith..
slender towers with no spires,
looks much taller then they are.

NICEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!great project for Panama City and the whole Latin America!!!!!
:)

bein' boxy can indeed become classic these days..:okay:

Very beautiful !

sexy tower :)

^^ Haha thanks!! :)

This towers are one of my favorites in Panama... I love the elevator... is so cool :yes:

:cheers:

I just love this towers.

Wow wonderful towers , i like them a lot, and they are so tall.



Im still thinking 123 apartments would be so little , if you have 92 floors , then its almost a aparment per floor, even though, the penhouse is 3 floors big.
But anyway, its beautiful ....

Besides the 3 floors penthouse, there will be several 2 floor appartments and even more 1.5 floors apartments.

Another appartment type has two half floors adding a total floor on space.

Not all of theses apparments will cost over a million dollars, but the smallest ones on the lower floors should start from at least $750.000.

Two supertalls in one for Panama... Great!!!

Wow nice. Panama city will be the next Hong Kong!

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they're rising already? :eek:

These towers are great!

they're rising already? :eek:

it says U/C on the title. probably it rises :D

I want to live there!

it says U/C on the title. probably it rises :D

UC doesn't meant it is rising ;)......i always thought they just started with the foundations ^^

Check out the third pic on page 1 ... I never realized the planet Jupiter was so close to Panama City!

Panama currently has more than 110 skyrise projects being constructed, with 127 highrise buildings already built. It currently holds the 65th place in the world by highrise buildings count.

from wikipedia...

Tons of towers!:nuts:

Panama currently has more than 110 skyrise projects being constructed, with 127 highrise buildings already built. It currently holds the 65th place in the world by highrise buildings count.

from wikipedia...

Tons of towers!:nuts:

Already under construction there are more than 25 projects on 200 meters, and advanced enough

Panama has the highest building of Latin America and in construction " Los Faros de Panama" with 346 meters.

UC doesn't meant it is rising ;)......i always thought they just started with the foundations ^^

i think the foundations will start in 5 months, i hope to have that tower done as soon as posible. :)

Thanks for that update ! Its rising fast.

There hasn't been any negative comment to these towers in the first three pages.

I love them!

wow these are absolutely stunning!! go panama!!

Planetarium Towers Location

Costa del Este - Paseo del Mar Avenue and Villanueva Street

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Costa del Este has become one of the most praiseworthy and visionary communities in Panama, thanks to its integral strategic designs. This is a modern development based on sustained development and the preservation of the environment. The area has its own water purification and waste treatment plants, as well as underground service systems and an ecological park. Its overall appeal has turned it into one of the safest ways to invest in real property.

Panamá

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Panama City

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Costa del Este

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Paseo del Mar Avenue

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Where is that? :lol:

Flawless towers nice to see central america grow, they need more supertalls down there. Nice project can't wait to see what happens with them.

Which plannet do you want? :lol:

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Flawless towers nice to see central america grow, they need more supertalls down there. Nice project can't wait to see what happens with them.

We really don´t need them, but man we like them!!!

what's with the name? great supertall!

what's with the name? great supertall!

The name comes from the fact that every type of apartment has a different size (sq meters) that correlates to the size of a planet from the solar system, it`s an innovative idea and I think the name says it all.
The biggest apartments are called Jupiter and the smaller ones are called Mercury, besides did you see the elevators inside? is like being out in space.

The name comes from the fact that every type of apartment has a different size (sq meters) that correlates to the size of a planet from the solar system, it`s an innovative idea and I think the name says it all.
The biggest apartments are called Jupiter and the smaller ones are called Mercury, besides did you see the elevators inside? is like being out in space.


This is going to be so cool, I will like to live in a Saturn one.

This is going to be so cool, I will like to live in a Saturn one.

yeah and probably in an earth one won´t be bad, :cheers:

I just love them!!

:)

Video from the user Joseluismunive

Planetarium Towers: interactive model


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is the housing market of panama crashing.
because when the housing market of miami peaked in 2005 they started building about 160 high rise condos in the city and then there was too many condos to be fill up all the units, so the housing market crashed but now is getting better and miami skyline became the 3rd best in USA.

No.

The demand is far exceeding the supply and the market will not crash. Panama is experiencing currently a huge boom but for the last 20 years there has never been a "slow period" of construction. The market may stabilize in a few years but there will be no "bubble burst" as in other places.

Furthermore, the Panamanian banking center has been more conservative (may say more responsible) in it's lending practices for home loans.

With this boom there have been only a few cases of projects that never got off the ground

Thanks for the inquiry.

is the housing market of panama crashing.
because when the housing market of miami peaked in 2005 they started building about 160 high rise condos in the city and then there was too many condos to be fill up all the units, so the housing market crashed but now is getting better and miami skyline became the 3rd best in USA.

now i have to know if chicago, toronto,and mexico city's market is crashing because of the condo boom.

is the housing market of panama crashing.
because when the housing market of miami peaked in 2005 they started building about 160 high rise condos in the city and then there was too many condos to be fill up all the units, so the housing market crashed but now is getting better and miami skyline became the 3rd best in USA.

well there an estimated 40,000 units being sold and so far there are only 8000 under construction... it is estimated that most buildings are selling 80% based on speculation... unless real demand picks up in the next couple of years there will be a crash... but you never know

Video from the user Joseluismunive

Planetarium Towers: interactive model



WAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

PANAMA CITY IS BOOMING:cheers::cheers:

Which plannet do you want? :lol:

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This cracks me up, how innovative of them. :)

hi to the sky

well there an estimated 40,000 units being sold and so far there are only 8000 under construction... it is estimated that most buildings are selling 80% based on speculation... unless real demand picks up in the next couple of years there will be a crash... but you never know

There will only be a crash if developers blindly push ahead with their projects without selling them.

Greatest Booming in latin america, there is another supertall U/C outside of Panama city in latin america?

Greatest Booming in latin america, there is another supertall U/C outside of Panama city in latin america?

Of course there is another supertall in Santiago de Chile, Costanera Center :cheers:

the government announced to build a supertall in mexico city which is under design and about 360 meters called torre bbva.

:ohno:Porque no paras de ridiculizar a Mexico con tus post? cual torre de 360 mts!??

im just kidding with the height it is just 280 meters.

Planetarium Towers, Panama City , PANAMA: 343 meters & 305 meters:cheers:

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WAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....

Woah!

I LOVE THIS PROJECT. THE BEST. :banana:

PLANETARIUM TOWERS, PANAMA
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Planetarium Towers, Panama City , PANAMA: 343 meters & 305 meters:cheers:

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WAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....

WOW!

BUILDING PROGRESS

August 2008: Phase of excavation


Construction site(Planetarium Tower):
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Its amazing

wow.....................

very sleek tower indeed

The design is awesome! I really like the looks of this. I'll make sure to check back in here, I love to see towers like this going up.

Hello to all of you......................Question. This building is under construction all ready or what?????????? I read in another forum that this proyect may be dead..............Can somebody confirm or update it... Please thank you Armando

cual es en este momento la torre propuesta mas alta para Panama?

Los Faros de Panamá es la torre más alta a construirse en Panamá y Latinoamérica por el momento y ya está en construcción, su altura es de 346 metros, hasta ahora ninguna propuesta más alta que esta torre en Panamá

I will like to know what is the current status of this project, I have also listen to rumors about this tower being cancelled.

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panama should watch out for torre bicentenario in mexico city

Damn...Nice looking towers...

aaaaaaaaamanzing!!!!

PANAMA is the next Dubai. No doubt about it!!! Tons of crapers!

Panama City Skyline.
http://www.allskyscrapers.com/gfx/panama_city.jpg

for sure the best project ive seen for panama, the other projects are rahter bad, unfortunately. (imho ;-))

PANAMA is the next Dubai. No doubt about it!!! Tons of crapers!

Panama City Skyline.
http://www.allskyscrapers.com/gfx/panama_city.jpg

Very old pic. Today, Panama City have doubled that number of buildings.

PANAMA is the next Dubai. No doubt about it!!! Tons of crapers!

Panama City Skyline.
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ew.
and as bad and fake as HK and dubai huh?no doubt!

Is this gonna be the tallest building in Panama?

for sure the best project ive seen for panama, the other projects are rahter bad, unfortunately. (imho ;-))

You surely have better projects in your country, because I don't think "Los Faros de Panama" or Trump Ocean Club" (just to give you an example) are any way near to be bad projects, instead they are one of the biggest, taller, modern and more ambicious projects in Latin America, so please show me what you have in your city and maybe I'll change my opinion.

ew.
and as bad and fake as HK and dubai huh?no doubt!

I don't think HK is fake, in fact is one of the best skylines in the world (some say is the best), and has great modern and diverse arquitecture styles and great height, I do agree that Dubai lacks that organic feel of a real city, because it has been built all at once, but HK wasn't built in one year and neither Panama City who has skyscrapers since the 70's and has been growing since that time, so I don't understand why do you find that to be fake, for me fake will be Dubai but that's the only city were I agree with you.

Is this gonna be the tallest building in Panama?

No, it will be "Los Faros de Panamá" just for 3 meters.

lol this has nothing to do with cities or countries, please... but you get it, i dont like trumps ocean club or los faros. but if you like it, its all right, you live in panama.
if you wanna know, in switzerland there are almost no highrises. and yes, i wish there were more ;-) but ones i like.

Structural Design of Planetarium Towers

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And not the least amazing aspect of this building's construction is the fact that they dug up Mark Twain to be one of the architects!

^^and fatty arbuckle

lol this has nothing to do with cities or countries, please... but you get it, i dont like trumps ocean club or los faros. but if you like it, its all right, you live in panama.
if you wanna know, in switzerland there are almost no highrises. and yes, i wish there were more ;-) but ones i like.

Well I know some day there will be more, maybe you have height regulations in your country?, but if they get to build at least one supertall in Switzerland I hope you like it, because if you don't, that will be awful having to stare at the biggest building in the city and hate it. Lucky for me I love this towers, and also love Trump and Los Faros.

They've changed the colors on this thing a couple of times, but not the overall structure I'm happy to see. Great modern design.

As the real estate market started to cool off in 2007, and Ice Tower and Bahia de la Pacifica got cancelled almost back to back, it didn't look good. But Panama City's market is still going strong, no doubt about it. Amazing resilience.

They've changed the colors on this thing a couple of times, but not the overall structure I'm happy to see. Great modern design.

As the real estate market started to cool off in 2007, and Ice Tower and Bahia de la Pacifica got cancelled almost back to back, it didn't look good. But Panama City's market is still going strong, no doubt about it. Amazing resilience.

Bahia de la Pacifica got cancelled ????????
False

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In Order(left-right): Aqualina tower, Pacific Village Towers, Aquamare, Bellamare, Bahia Pacifica,Bellagio

ew.
and as bad and fake as HK and dubai huh?no doubt!

Stop the bullshit, your comments are crap, this is out of nowhere. If you don't have anything useful to say, don't visit this thread.

^^ I guees he's refering to Palacio de la Bahia.


BTW, Planetarium Towers seem to be only a project. Any of the forumers have a pic of the hole?

^^ I guees he's refering to Palacio de la Bahia.


BTW, Planetarium Towers seem to be only a project. Any of the forumers have a pic of the hole?

Well, that is still wrong because this thread isn't about that tower, and I personally think he was talking about the city.

Well, that is still wrong because this thread isn't about that tower, and I personally think he was talking about the city.

I was quoting Middle-Island post:)

^^ I guees he's refering to Palacio de la Bahia.


Yeah, sorry guys...I should've checked SSP. I've mixed those names up before. I meant this one...

http://www.grgpanama.com/images/palacio-de-la-bahia.jpg

Wasn't trying to derail the thread with other projects, but rather making reference to the real estate market. However, there don't seem to be any projects on hold or delayed in Panama City, presently. The market seems healthy there.

any updates?

This tower is on hold until march according to my sources, too bad...

Still on hold? What's the latest news?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Nice and great skyscrapercity.

Creative design.

on holf still???

I never liked these towers. I hope they stay on hold for a while. Bring back the Ice Tower and Palacio De Bahia panama!

Is this still on-hold? Any pics of the site?

The planetarium Towers are already going to be the narrowest supertall skyscrapers anywhere in the world. If the tower's construction stopped or is on hold for any reason, the project should be cancelled and a single-towered project can be put in its site.