The Merton
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The Merton 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), and stands as the 60th-tallest building in city. The Merton 2 and The Merton 3 rise 51 floors and 180 metres (591 ft), 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
. It began construction in 1998, and was completed in 2005. 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.
Kennedy Town
Kennedy Town is at the western end of Sai Wan on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It was named after Arthur Edward Kennedy, the 7th Governor of Hong Kong from 1872 to 1877...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The complex consists of three towers. The Merton 1 rises 59 floors and 197 metres (646 ft), and stands as the 60th-tallest building in city. The Merton 2 and The Merton 3 rise 51 floors and 180 metres (591 ft), and stand as the 100th-tallest buildings in the city; the two structures are tied in rank with the Sham Wan Towers
Sham Wan Towers
The Sham Wan Towers is a residential high-rise development located in the Ap Lei Chau district of Hong Kong. The complex consists of three towers, each of which rank among the tallest buildings in the city. The towers, numbered 1, 2, and 3, each rise , but differ in floor counts; Towers 1 and 2...
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
New World Development
New World Development Company Limited , based in Hong Kong, is active in property, infrastructure, services and telecommunications. It was established in 1970 with Dr Ho Sin Hang as Chairman and Chow Chi Yuen as Director and General Manager...
. It began construction in 1998, and was completed in 2005. 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 |