Federation Tower
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The Federation Tower is a skyscraper
currently under construction as part of the Moscow International Business Center
in Moscow
, Russia
. Construction of the towers began in 2003. When completed it will be the tallest building in Europe. However, the construction stopped for a long while. It resumed in August 2011 and is now expected to be completed in 2013.
The complex, designed by the German firm NPS Tchoban Voss, is being developed by Mirax Construction and is owned by the ex-Mirax Group - Nazvanie.net
, Sergei Polonsky
's company. The construction company for the East Tower is the China State Construction Engineering Corporation, while the construction company for the West Tower is Turkish Ant Yapi
. The Italian Company Busi Impianti SpA is the contractor for the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems of the East Tower.
The tower was climbed solo by Frenchman Alain Robert
in September 2007.
On 19th of October, in memory of Steve Jobs
, at the Moscow International Business Center - Moscow City, on the highest Federation Tower of the Sergei Polonsky’s сompany Nazvanie.NET the portrait of S. Jobs and his words "The only way to do great work is to love what you do» appeared. The Nazvanie.NET company commemorated this great man, overturned the whole world.
Several floors of both towers will be utilized by the Global Hyatt Corporation. Bank VTB has opened a US$
250 million credit line for the construction of the towers and has bought 33 office floors. Total construction cost for the complex is estimated to be over US$530 million.
Skybridge
s between Eastern and Western towers will contain restaurants and cafés.
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Skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, often designed for office and commercial use. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper...
currently under construction as part of the Moscow International Business Center
Moscow International Business Center
Moscow International Business Center , also referred to as Moscow-City is a commercial district of central Moscow, Russia...
in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. Construction of the towers began in 2003. When completed it will be the tallest building in Europe. However, the construction stopped for a long while. It resumed in August 2011 and is now expected to be completed in 2013.
The complex, designed by the German firm NPS Tchoban Voss, is being developed by Mirax Construction and is owned by the ex-Mirax Group - Nazvanie.net
Nazvanie.net
Nazvanie.NET Russian investment and development company with head-office in Moscow. Main activities: mixed-use development, managing and selling of real estate in Moscow and abroad...
, Sergei Polonsky
Sergei Polonsky
Sergei Yurievitch Polonsky is a Russian businessman.Owner and head of one of the largest real estate companies Mirax Group . He was one of the richest men in Russia before Late-2000s financial crisis. Now he is shareholder and investor of a number of commercial structures collected by the LLC...
's company. The construction company for the East Tower is the China State Construction Engineering Corporation, while the construction company for the West Tower is Turkish Ant Yapi
Ant Yapi
Ant Yapı is a Turkish construction company who specializes in building residential and commercial towers. Projects are most often located in Istanbul and other Turkish cities but in recent years, the company has started an internationalization phase that has been successful especially in Russia...
. The Italian Company Busi Impianti SpA is the contractor for the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems of the East Tower.
The tower was climbed solo by Frenchman Alain Robert
Alain Robert
Alain Robert , is a French rock and urban climber, from Digoin, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne, France...
in September 2007.
On 19th of October, in memory of Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Steven Paul Jobs was an American businessman and inventor widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc...
, at the Moscow International Business Center - Moscow City, on the highest Federation Tower of the Sergei Polonsky’s сompany Nazvanie.NET the portrait of S. Jobs and his words "The only way to do great work is to love what you do» appeared. The Nazvanie.NET company commemorated this great man, overturned the whole world.
Design
The Federation Tower complex is divided into two towers:- East Tower (Vostok), designed to be over 506 m (1,660.1 ft) to the tip of the spire, 93 storeys and 360.4 m (1,182.4 ft) tall to the roof, which is the recognised height for the purpose of comparison with other skyscrapers.
- West Tower (Zapad), designed to be 62 storeys and 242.4 m (795.3 ft) tall.
Several floors of both towers will be utilized by the Global Hyatt Corporation. Bank VTB has opened a US$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
250 million credit line for the construction of the towers and has bought 33 office floors. Total construction cost for the complex is estimated to be over US$530 million.
Skybridge
Skybridge
Skybridge may refer to:* an alternate term for skyway.* The bridge named Skybridge in Vancouver, Canada.* The bridge named Skye Bridge in Britain.* The bridge named Langkawi Sky Bridge in Malaysia.* The Skybridge Building in Chicago, United States....
s between Eastern and Western towers will contain restaurants and cafés.
See also
- Russia TowerRussia TowerThe Russia Tower is a partially built skyscraper in the Moscow International Business Centre of Moscow, Russia. Construction began in September 2007, and was planned to be completed in 2012. The total area of the structure would cover , of which 38% would be located underground...
- Mercury City TowerMercury City TowerMercury City Tower is a skyscraper currently under construction in Moscow, Russia, located in Moscow International Business Center. Construction started in late 2005, and is planned to be completed by the end of 2011. Upon completion, it will become the tallest building in Europe, standing at ...
- Imperia TowerImperia TowerImperia Tower in Moscow, Russia, is a 60-floors building complex that includes offices, a business center, a hotel and private apartments.The design of the tower was created by architects NBBJ. It consists of elliptical and hi-tech elements...
- City Hall and City DumaCity Hall and City DumaThe City Hall and City Duma will be the new home for the Moscow government and assembly . It consists of four 308.4 meter , 71 story towers. Currently, the government of the city is using hundreds of smaller buildings throughout the city...
- Eurasia (building)
- Moscow International Business CenterMoscow International Business CenterMoscow International Business Center , also referred to as Moscow-City is a commercial district of central Moscow, Russia...
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