The Merton
The Merton (Chinese: 泓都) is a high-rise development located in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong. The complex consists of three towers. The Merton 1 rises 59 floors and 197 metres (646 ft),[1][2] and stands as the 60th-tallest building in city. The Merton 2 and The Merton 3 rise 51 floors and 180 metres (591 ft),[2] and stand as the 100th-tallest buildings in the city; the two structures are tied in rank with the Sham Wan Towers and Liberté 5 and 6. The entire complex, composed almost entirely of residential units, was designed by architectural firm Ronald Lu & Partners and developed by New World Development.[1] It began construction in 1998, and was completed in 2005.[2] This is ranked as one of best residential building in Hong Kong Island. Underground transit railway (MTR) is being constructed and expected to line through there in 2013.
There are a few bars in front of the Merton, and many people come to the bar to enjoy happy hour.
Buildings of the complex
| Name | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Floor count |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merton 1 | 197 | 646 | 59 |
| The Merton 2 | 180 | 591 | 51 |
| The Merton 3 | 180 | 591 | 51 |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Merton 1". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2007-11-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "The Merton". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
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