Colombo | Diamond Towers | 59 fl / U/C

[mrpanini]

" The largest engineering company in India, L&T Infrastructure Development Projects, is keen to invest in major infrastructure projects Chief Operating Officer, L&T Infrastructure in Sri Lanka, Vishal Mathur told the Sunday Observer.

Commenting on the Diamond Towers, a joint venture with The National Housing Development Authority, which would be Sri Lanka’s tallest building, he said that they hope to start work on the project by the end of this year.

Located at Darley Road, the US$ 150 million investment project is scheduled to be completed in 2012. The 246-metre tower consisting of 59 floors and 1.5 million square feet, will include 177 luxury residential apartments on 19 floors, six penthouses and 128 serviced apartments on eight floors, while nine floors will be used for vehicle parking.

He said that with political stability there would also be more investments coming to the country. “Many investors who had second thoughts on investing would now invest in Sri Lanka,” he added. "

http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2010/04/25/fin02.asp

[sjinadasa]

Nice to hear it getting back on track. Hopefully it'll stay on it this time.

[Shakeel]

Are u sure, its back on track. Please prove it with facts and if possible pictures of the ground reality. This is a kind request to the Lankans in Colombo as we abroad have no access to them.

[CalifaCityRider6.9]

the render of this project.

[Shakeel]

Originally Posted by CalifaCityRider6.9

the render of this project.

Do you have pictures of the ground reality.

[galtb]

They expected to start the construction on end of the last year, but this is end of the March 2011... Even they failed to do pilling on the site.. Unfortunately it may becomes another Dawson grand soon....

[galtb]

I guess this will be cancelled very soon. They failed to start the construction up to now. Mid of last year they expressed the construction commence on end of the last year, but this is 2011 July and hope they will fail even to construct up to 1st floor.......!!

[PCK]

The company that is doing the construction (Larsen & Toubro)

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Lanka Private Limited

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Lanka Private Limited is a JV of L&T and BAY-SAT for mixed development of 1.2 million sq. ft. at Colombo.

This company is developing one of Sri Lanka’s tallest mixed used Residential cum Commercial tower in the heart of Colombo city in public private partnership with National Housing Development Authority (NHDA), Sri Lanka. This project is approved by Board of Investments, Sri Lanka.

“Diamond Tower” is a 246 meter iconic tower with ultra-modern amenities, multi-level car parking, etc. overlooking the Beira Lake and the Indian Ocean. As the first habitable floor will be on the 16th floor level, residents will have grand scenic views from their apartments.

L&T EDRC, the design wing of L&T has meticulously designed and engineered the Diamond Tower along with internationally acclaimed architect Carlos Ott Architects, Canada, in association with Carlos Ponce de Leon Architects from Uruguay, South America, specialists in tall buildings, with experience across the globe.

http://www.lntecc.com/homepage/develop_commercial.htm

[lordvader]

Originally Posted by PCK

The company that is doing the construction (Larsen & Toubro)

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Lanka Private Limited

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Lanka Private Limited is a JV of L&T and BAY-SAT for mixed development of 1.2 million sq. ft. at Colombo.

This company is developing one of Sri Lanka’s tallest mixed used Residential cum Commercial tower in the heart of Colombo city in public private partnership with National Housing Development Authority (NHDA), Sri Lanka. This project is approved by Board of Investments, Sri Lanka.

“Diamond Tower” is a 246 meter iconic tower with ultra-modern amenities, multi-level car parking, etc. overlooking the Beira Lake and the Indian Ocean. As the first habitable floor will be on the 16th floor level, residents will have grand scenic views from their apartments.

L&T EDRC, the design wing of L&T has meticulously designed and engineered the Diamond Tower along with internationally acclaimed architect Carlos Ott Architects, Canada, in association with Carlos Ponce de Leon Architects from Uruguay, South America, specialists in tall buildings, with experience across the globe.

http://www.lntecc.com/homepage/develop_commercial.htm

Have they recommenced construction on it yet? It should look good if its ever completed.

[galtb]

I took this snaps recently but still not done anything on the site yet....


image hosted on flickr


image hosted on flickr

[Sasi350]

Originally Posted by galtb

I took this snaps recently but still not done anything on the site yet....


image hosted on flickr


image hosted on flickr

of course they won't .. because they are Indians. ha ha.

They are the guys who photoshoped and used Singapore's may bank tower in their first proposal for this diamand tower ..lol

see the last post of following page http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...=393643&page=7
and some websites still using this image: ...
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/menik/2442517401/


source : -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybank_Tower_(Singapore)
http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?q=may...-8&sa=N&tab=wl

[chandanengg]

What you know about L&T. They have projects all over the world
There must be problem in ur country, don't blame it on L&T.

[lordvader]

Here is the architects site (with some renderings of the tower): http://www.poncedeleonarchitects.com...royecto_id=147

L&T is a legit company (unlike some other companies who have tried to start up some property projects previously) so lets hope this actually goes ahead!

[tig]

Originally Posted by Sasi350

of course they won't .. because they are Indians. ha ha.

They are the guys who photoshoped and used Singapore's may bank tower in their first proposal for this diamand tower ..lol

see the last post of following page http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...=393643&page=7
and some websites still using this image: ...
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/menik/2442517401/


source : -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybank_Tower_(Singapore)
http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?q=may...-8&sa=N&tab=wl

I dont think its the company that is facing problems, im guessing lack of investments in SL thats is causing all sorts of problem. Its a 60 story building. Even 20 and 30 story buildings in colombo are being delayed due to lack of investments. It might take a awhile, maybe a year, lets just wait for awhile. : )

[saraprobe]

Originally Posted by tig

I dont think its the company that is facing problems, im guessing lack of investments in SL thats is causing all sorts of problem. Its a 60 story building. Even 20 and 30 story buildings in colombo are being delayed due to lack of investments. It might take a awhile, maybe a year, lets just wait for awhile. : )

There was a set-back on the back of Ceylinco collapse due to credit being evaporated and owing investor sentiment, however most sri lankan projects went ahead except Mayfair complex. If you drive around the city now there are plenty of sites and SL wont be affected due to gloomy global out look coz sri lankan economy is not mainly export oriented like S'pore.
Fingers crossed , to be honest I dont trust Indian project until I see them!

[Sasi350]

Originally Posted by tig

I dont think its the company that is facing problems, im guessing lack of investments in SL thats is causing all sorts of problem. Its a 60 story building. Even 20 and 30 story buildings in colombo are being delayed due to lack of investments. It might take a awhile, maybe a year, lets just wait for awhile. : )

I thought Colombo will completely change its skyline within 2014 -15 but I don't think so now. if all approved and new projects starts this year or next year and if they continue them without any interruption. then all of them are going to be finished on 2017-2018 right. as well as new highways. and if we won the commonwealth bit this will be a good addition to hambantota. we can also promote Colombo as a business hub.
yea man you are right. let's hope for the best. .

[tig]

Originally Posted by saraprobe

There was a set-back on the back of Ceylinco collapse due to credit being evaporated and owing investor sentiment, however most sri lankan projects went ahead except Mayfair complex. If you drive around the city now there are plenty of sites and SL wont be affected due to gloomy global out look coz sri lankan economy is not mainly export oriented like S'pore.
Fingers crossed , to be honest I dont trust Indian project until I see them!

hehe me neither : P

how is 70 story NEB TOWER and Dawson grand coming along ? got any info on dat ?

[great india]

^Man you guys really hate us.
And Saraprobe, since you "dont trust Indian project until I see them", here look at Mumbai. All Indian projects completed, U/C and many supertalls.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1234

Anyways, when this is built, it will look great. The design is very nice! And the best part is the cladding!

[sjinadasa]

Originally Posted by great india

^Man you guys really hate us.

With the amount of interfering India has done in Sri Lanka since 1948, Its not surprising..

[saraprobe]

Originally Posted by great india

^Man you guys really hate us.
And Saraprobe, since you "dont trust Indian project until I see them", here look at Mumbai. All Indian projects completed, U/C and many supertalls.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1234

Anyways, when this is built, it will look great. The design is very nice! And the best part is the cladding!

I dont think i have anything to do with Indian proects and for that matter any Sri Lankans here ,,, lol all I said was you guys talk but lack of action