| Millenia Tower | |
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美年大厦 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 1 Temasek Avenue Singapore 039192 |
| Coordinates | 1°17′34″N103°51′37″E / 1.292778°N 103.860278°E /1.292778; 103.860278 |
| Construction started | 1992; 33 years ago (1992) |
| Completed | 1996; 29 years ago (1996) |
| Cost | S$300 Million |
| Owner | Kwee brothers'Pontiac Land Group |
| Management | Pontiac Marina Pte Ltd. |
| Height | |
| Roof | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 41 2 below ground |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Kevin Roche |
| Developer | Kwee brothers' Pontiac Marina Pte Ltd. |
| Structural engineer | Meinhardt |
| Main contractor | Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd |
| References | |
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Millenia Tower is a 218 m (715 ft), 41-storeyskyscraper atMarina Centre inSingapore next toPromenade MRT station. The building is located inMillenia Singapore, and is the centrepiece of the development, less than 20 minutes fromSingapore Changi Airport.
It is designed by Pritzker Prize laureateKevin Roche. The square footprint rests on four illuminated cylinders which in turn frames a striking glass lobby. The tower is crowned with a massive pyramidal roof which is the tallest focal point of the entire development.
At the five storey tall lobby is a spectacular mural entitled “Rising” by artistFrank Stella. Millenia Tower also houses the giant pumpkin sculpture byYayoi Kusama, one of the world's most influential artists.[citation needed]
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