Colombo City Centre Explained

Colombo City Centre is a 50-storey mixed-use development in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Colombo City Centre comprises a five storey retail space which consists of 3675sqm, including a 170-room hotel and 192 residential apartments.[1]

The building is situated opposite Beira Lake, on [[Sir James Pieris Mawatha]].

The development was a joint venture between a local company, the Abans Group, and Singaporean company, SilverNeedle Hospitality. The project was built at an estimated cost of US$170M.[2]

As of 2021, it is wholly owned by Abans Group.[3] The construction was undertaken by Sanken Construction (Pvt.) Ltd.[4] [5] The third storey of the development will contain a retail mall, with a 415-seat food court and 18–20 food outlets operated by Food Studio (Sri Lanka). The hotel will be operated by Marriott International.

Location

Colombo City Centre is located in the centre of Colombo, adjacent to the Beira Lake. It is in close proximity to the primary and secondary business districts of the city.[6]

Design

The complex was designed by Aedas, Singapore and KWA Architects, Sri Lanka.[7]

Construction status

The expected completion and handover of the building was December 2018.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Colombo City Centre introduces first International Food Court in Colombo. Daily News. Ananda. Kannangara. 13 March 2017. 29 May 2017.
  2. News: Colombo City Centre mall to open ahead of schedule: official. Daily Mirror. 13 March 2017. Chandeepa. Wettasinghe. 30 May 2017.
  3. News: Abans Group gains full ownership of Colombo City Centre Daily FT . 27 March 2022 . Daily FT . 1 February 2021 . English.
  4. News: Albans-SilverNeedle project contract awarded to Sanken. Daily Mirror. 2 November 2015. 30 May 2017.
  5. News: Sanken Construction awarded $ 100 m contract for Colombo City Centre. Daily FT. 2 November 2015. 30 May 2017.
  6. Web site: Colombo City Centre – luxury living in Colombo | Sunday Observer . Sundayobserver.lk . 2017-01-01 . 2017-06-15.
  7. Web site: Colombo City Centre architects present ideas for city of tomorrow | Daily News . Dailynews.lk . 2017-02-21 . 2017-06-15.
  8. Web site: Colombo City Centre to open in December | Daily News . Dailynews.lk . 2017-06-15.