Colombo City Centre

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Colombo City Centre is a 47-storey mixed-use development. Colombo City Centre comprises a five storey retail space which consists of 3,675 m2 (39,560 sq ft), including a 164-room hotel and 192 residential apartments.[1]

The building is situated opposite Beira Lake, on Sir James Pieris Mawatha.

The development was a joint venture between a local company, the Abans Group, and Singaporean company, SilverNeedle Hospitality. The project was built at an estimated cost of US$170M.[2]

As of 2021, it is wholly owned by Abans Group.[3] The construction was undertaken by Sanken Construction (Pvt.) Ltd.[4][5]The third storey of the development will contain a retail mall, with a 415-seat food court and 18-20 food outlets operated by Food Studio (Sri Lanka).[2] The hotel will be operated by Marriott International.

Location[edit]

Colombo City Centre is located in the centre of Colombo, adjacent to the Beira Lake. It is in close proximity to the primary and secondary business districts of the city.[6]

Design[edit]

The complex was designed by Aedas, Singapore and KWA Architects, Sri Lanka.[7]

Construction status[edit]

The expected completion and handover of the building was December 2018.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kannangara, Ananda (13 March 2017). "Colombo City Centre introduces first International Food Court in Colombo". Daily News. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  2. ^ a b Wettasinghe, Chandeepa (13 March 2017). "Colombo City Centre mall to open ahead of schedule: official". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Abans Group gains full ownership of Colombo City Centre | Daily FT". Daily FT. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Albans-SilverNeedle project contract awarded to Sanken". Daily Mirror. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Sanken Construction awarded $ 100 m contract for Colombo City Centre". Daily FT. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Colombo City Centre – luxury living in Colombo | Sunday Observer". Sundayobserver.lk. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Colombo City Centre architects present ideas for city of tomorrow | Daily News". Dailynews.lk. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Colombo City Centre to open in December | Daily News". Dailynews.lk. Retrieved 15 June 2017.