| The World Centre | |
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 The World Centre as seen from Buendia Avenue in Makati. | |
 Interactive map of The World Centre | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 330Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village,Makati,Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°33′42″N121°01′16″E / 14.56167°N 121.02111°E /14.56167; 121.02111 |
| Construction started | 1994 |
| Opening | November 1996 |
| Owner | Megaworld Properties & Holdings, Inc. |
| Management | Megaworld Land Inc. |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 152.4 m (500.00 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 30 aboveground, 5 belowground |
| Lifts/elevators | 7 passenger, 1 service |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill; W.V. Coscoluella & Associates |
| Developer | Megaworld Corp. |
| Structural engineer | Ove Arup & Partners |
| References | |
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The World Centre is an officeskyscraper located inMakati,Philippines.[9] It is owned by Megaworld Corp. It stands at 152.4 metres (500 feet),[1][2][3] and is located on the largest central business district of the country.
The World Centre building was designed and planned by Filipino architectural firm W.V. Coscolluela & Associates, in cooperation with international architectural firmSkidmore, Owings and Merrill. Structural engineering consultancy work was done byOve Arup and Partners.[6][7] The building's exterior is clad with glossy curtain walls, and has a spire for communications and transmission. The building also has a helicopter deck area at the roof deck.
The World Centre houses the Embassy of China's consular section and militaryattaché office.
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