Platinum Tower (Beirut)
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Platinum Tower is a highrise residential building currently the tallest in Beirut
, Lebanon
. It occupies a large plot on the Saint George Bay
Marina
, and will be connected to the marina in the future by a pedestrian bridge. This luxury tower was a 'Hourie Development' project, designed by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura & Nabil Gholam Architecture & Planning. It was completed in 2008, one year behind its expected completion date. It currently holds the status as the tallest building in Beirut at 153 m height, only to be eclipsed by the currently under-construction 195-meters-high Sama Beirut
tower in the Achrafieh
district of Beirut
. The platinum has gradually occupied a significant location on the seafront, thus becoming an unmissable icon on Beirut's skyline. Located on what has become the capital's renowned hotel district, the tower is neighboring to several luxurious hotels like the InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut Hotel, Monroe Hotel, Le Vendôme Intercontinental Hotel
, Grand Hyatt and the Four Seasons
. It is also adjacent to several landmarks including the Rafik Hariri
memorial, St. Elias Cathedral, Corniche Beirut
, All Saints Church, BIEL Center, and the bullet-riddled Holliday Inn, the last witness on Beirut's rigorous past.
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
, Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. It occupies a large plot on the Saint George Bay
Saint George Bay
The Saint George Bay is located on the northern coast of the city of Beirut in Lebanon. The Saint George Bay is believed to be the place where Saint George slew the dragon. Today the bay houses Beirut's western marina and extends to the north until the marina of Dbayeh...
Marina
Marina
A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters....
, and will be connected to the marina in the future by a pedestrian bridge. This luxury tower was a 'Hourie Development' project, designed by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura & Nabil Gholam Architecture & Planning. It was completed in 2008, one year behind its expected completion date. It currently holds the status as the tallest building in Beirut at 153 m height, only to be eclipsed by the currently under-construction 195-meters-high Sama Beirut
Sama Beirut
Sama Beirut is an upcoming residential, commercial and office tower in the Sodeco region of Beirut, Lebanon. The project was announced on August 13, 2009 with an opening date set for 2014. Fadi Antonios is developing the project, and it is owned by his company, Antonios Projects SAL...
tower in the Achrafieh
Achrafieh
Achrafieh, , is one of the oldest Christian districts of East Beirut, Lebanon.-Overview:It is located on a hill in the eastern part of Beirut alongside the shore. Achrafieh is both a residential and commercial district characterized by narrow winding streets and prestigious large apartment and...
district of Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
. The platinum has gradually occupied a significant location on the seafront, thus becoming an unmissable icon on Beirut's skyline. Located on what has become the capital's renowned hotel district, the tower is neighboring to several luxurious hotels like the InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut Hotel, Monroe Hotel, Le Vendôme Intercontinental Hotel
Le Vendôme Intercontinental Hotel
Le Vendôme Intercontinental Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel in Beirut, Lebanon.Considered one of Lebanon's most upmarket hotels, Le Vendôme Intercontinental is located in the Ras Beirut district of Beirut, on the shoreline of the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel, intended mostly for wealthy...
, Grand Hyatt and the Four Seasons
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons Hotels, Inc. is a Canadian-based international ultra-luxury, five-star hotel management company. Travel + Leisure magazine and Zagat Survey rank the hotel chain's 84 properties among the top luxury hotels worldwide...
. It is also adjacent to several landmarks including the Rafik Hariri
Rafik Hariri
Rafic Baha El Deen Al-Hariri , was a business tycoon and the Prime Minister of Lebanon from 1992 to 1998 and again from 2000 until his resignation, 20 October 2004.He headed five cabinets during his tenure...
memorial, St. Elias Cathedral, Corniche Beirut
Corniche Beirut
The Corniche Beirut is a seaside promenade in Beirut, Lebanon. Lined with palm trees, the waterfront esplanade offers visitors a magnificent view of the Mediterranean and the summits of Mount Lebanon to the east...
, All Saints Church, BIEL Center, and the bullet-riddled Holliday Inn, the last witness on Beirut's rigorous past.