Centaurus Complex islamabad - Most Stylish Building
The Centaurus is a mixed-use development project currently under construction in Islamabad, Pakistan. The project involves over 6.59 acres of land in Islamabad's arterial corridor, called Blue Area.
The complex is designed by Atkins, whose portfolio includes the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, and the Bahrain World Trade Center in Bahrain. It is a project of the Pak Gulf Construction (Pvt) Ltd (PGCL) in Islamabad. Pak Gulf construction company is a joint venture between Al Tamimi (Saudi Arabia) and Sardar Builders (Pakistan).
Besides serving residential, commercial, and business purposes, the complex is intended to symbolize the growth of Pakistan, and to enable it to host international conferences and seminars in Pakistan's capital city.
The $350 million complex is planned to have a 37-story, 7 star deluxe hotel, with two 21-story residential towers, a 25-story corporate office tower, and a 5-story shopping mall, which will cover an area of 300,000 sq ft (28,000 m2), the mall will have a twin screen cinema and a food court. The complex will have a parking lot to accommodate over 2,000 vehicles. It is designed to withstand up to 9.5 magnitude earthquakes and is scheduled to be completed in 2010.
The Centaurus is a dynamic real estate project of epic proportions, progressing from concept to reality at an incredible pace, is bound to be the next icon of Pakistan .
The Centaurus consists of 6.6 acres (27,000 m2) of architectural brilliance in the heart of Islamabad - Pakistan. It is under construction on the most expensive plot in the history of Pakistan and designed by ATKINS, which has a solid reputation in the creation of stunning buildings like the awe inspiring Burj-ul-Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Twisting Tower, 21st Century Tower etc. The Centaurus is a living day wonder.
The Centaurus comprises a high end deluxe Hotel, Corporate Complex, Two Residencial Towers and International Standard Shopping Mall designed to withstand earthquake up to 9.5 Magnitude on Richter scale.As of 17 June 2010, 24 floors had been completed; the whole complex is expected to be completed in December 2010.
A report by Dawn Newspaper suggests that the project faces an uncertain future as its management and the Islambad Capital Development Authority have developed differences over provision of utility services, resulting in withholding of payment. Other disputes include construction of a flyover near the building that has had an impact on certain designs of the project.
