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'''PBCOM Tower''' is the tallest building in the ] and the eighty-first ]. It has a height of 259 meters, soaring at 52 storeys high plus an 8-level radio tower. The building is the home of the ], or PBCom, one of the oldest Philippine banks. The bank occupies the building's first ten floors, with a foodcourt on the seventh floor. It is also home to a competitor bank, ], which is based in the building's twentieth and twenty-first floors.
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|location = 6795 ] corner V.A. Rufino Street, Salcedo Village, ], ]
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The '''Philippine Bank of Communications Tower''', more commonly known as '''PBCom Tower''',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Savills|first=K. M. C.|title=PBCom Tower|url=https://kmcmaggroup.com/building/PBCom-Tower/|access-date=April 21, 2021|website=kmcmaggroup.com|language=en}}</ref> is an office ] ranked officially as the second ]. It was previously the tallest building in the Philippines, a title it held starting year 2000 until the completion of ] in early 2017. It has a total ground to architectural top height of {{convert|259|m|ft}}, with 52 ]s<ref>Filinvest Official Website {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204081420/http://www.filinvest.com.ph/sub/pbcom.html |date=December 4, 2008 }}.</ref> including an 8-level radio tower. It is a joint development of Filinvest Asia Corporation (FAC) and the ] (PBCom). The building is the home of PBCom, one of the oldest Philippine banks. The bank occupies the building's first ten floors, with a food court on the seventh floor.
The building is located at 6795 ] corner ] in ]. The stretch of Ayala Avenue where PBCOM Tower lies also has branches of ], ], ], ], the Philippine subsidiary of ], ], and ]. The building is also across from the main office of ].


==Location==
PBCOM Tower is designed by international architects ] Its exterior double-glazed, unitized curtain walls create a facade that reflects a fusion of art and function. Its interiors are an elegant interplay of glass, natural stone and metal.
The building is located at ] corner V.A. Rufino Street in ], right inside the ]. The stretch of Ayala Avenue where PBCom Tower is located also has the main branches of ], ], and ]. The building houses international ]s such as ], ] HDPP, and ICT.<!--PROVIDE A REFERENCE-->
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==Design and construction==
== Features ==
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PBCom Tower was designed by local architectural firm GF & Partners Architects, in cooperation with international architects ];<ref name=GFP>GF & Partners Architects. The construction of PBCom Tower was started in November 1995 and was completed on April 26, 2000, and its opening on June 21, 2000. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202041643/http://www.gfparchitects.com/projects_office.htm |date=December 2, 2008 }}</ref> and structural design was provided by local engineering company Aromin & Sy + Associates.<ref name=ASAI/> Project and construction management services was provided by I.A. Campbell & Associates, a Philippine-based project management company,<ref name="IACAI"/> while construction works was done by ]'s local branch Samsung Construction Company Philippines, Inc. ] is known as the builder of the world's tallest buildings, including the ], ], and the ].<ref>Samsung C&T Website </ref>


Besides these companies, other members of the design team include Edgett Williams Consulting Group (Elevator Design), ] (Seismic Study); Fisher, Marantz, Rentro, Stone (Lighting consultant); Shel Milson & Wilke (Acoustic Analysis); CDC Limited (Curtain Wall design); Control Risks, Inc. (Security System design); N.B.F. Water & Wastewater Services (Sanitary System design); DCCD Engineering Corp. (Electrical Systems design); R.J. Calpo & Partners (Mechanical Systems design); and Radian Technology, Inc. (Fire Protection System design).<ref name=FIG>Filinvest Group website </ref>
'''Offices'''
* 2.6 meter high ceiling
* 200 to 300 square meters per unit
* provisions for powder-coated T-runner and acoustic board ceiling
* perimeter columns for flexibility in space planning


Its exterior double-glazed, unitized curtain walls in aluminum frames, together with a monumental lighting effect, create a facade that reflects a fusion of art and function. Its interiors are an elegant interplay of glass, natural stone and metal. A landscaped garden in stepped podium also adds to the natural effect of the building's design. The building also utilizes tinted insulated vision glass at full height for the curtain walls to seal off heat and noise.<ref name=FIG/>


The offices spaces feature high ceiling headroom to enhance cosy working atmosphere; perimeter columns to provide flexibility in interior space planning; provision for raised access floor or underslab ducts; and having continuous wide panels in full height glazing allow magnificent views while providing ample natural light into the offices.<ref name=FIG/>
'''Elevators'''
* 17 high-speed passenger lifts
* 4 shuttle lifts for parking levels
* service elevators
* 6 zoning elevators lobby


==Amenities==
The building also has banking facilities for efficient business transactions; food court with outdoor garden cafe; a business centre to complement corporate operations; and a roofdeck helipad for alternate transport access and emergency evacuation.<ref name=FIG/>
Other amenities include a 100% standby generators, lightning protection and grounding systems, structured cabling system for high-speed transmission of data, video and voice communications, provision for fibre optic telecommunications system, advanced building management system, CCTV monitoring at strategic locations controlled at the central command station on a 24-hour basis, fire alarm and automatic fire sprinkler systems, dual water supply with water treatment facility, underground and overhead water reservoir, 2 individually controlled Air Handling Units per floor with allotted air condition load for after-office use, a communications tower, voice and smoke evacuation systems and a gondola system for building exterior maintenance.<ref name=FIG/>
The building is equipped with 17 high-speed tower lifts in 3 zones lift-group to ensure minimum waiting time, 4 shuttle lifts for parking and amenity floors and 1 service elevator for all floors.<ref name=FIG/>
The building's parking facilities have a secure and integrated multi-level design with paging system and a drivers’ lounge.<ref name=FIG/>
The PBCom Tower has been designated by the ] (PEZA) as one of only two certified ] (IT) buildings in the country. IT companies occupying the PBCom Tower will enjoy special tax incentives and other privileges from the government.<ref>Philippine Economic Zone Authority </ref>


== See also ==
'''Air-conditioning'''
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* 2 individually-controlled chilled water air handling units per floor
* provision for variable air valve (VAV) to meet tenants' individual air-conditioning requirements


==References==
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==External links==
'''Building Automation'''
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'''Communications'''
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* high-speed backbone access to voice, data and video
* 100 telephone lines per floor (2 carriers)
* with provision for expansion of fiber optic cable risers
* communication/radio tower


'''Parking'''
* 889 slots
* paging system
* parking management system


'''Other Features'''
* 100% full power back-up
* 24-hour security
* banking facilities
* control room
* food court (7th floor)
* garden
* business center
* executive dining area
* smoke control for Life Safety Evacuation
* helicopter pad


'''PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority) Incentives'''
* Income Tax Holiday from 4 to 6 years
* Option to pay a special 5% tax on gross income earned
* Exemptions from import duties & taxes on imported machinery, equipment and raw materials
* Additional deduction of up to 50% of training expenses
* Permanent resident status for foreign investors with initial investments of at least US$ 150,000
* Employment of non-resident aliens required in the operation of IT Enterprises
* Other incentives, as may be determined by the PEZA Board


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Office in Makati, Philippines
PBCom Tower
The building in 2019
Record height
Tallest in the Philippines from 2000 to 2017
Preceded byPetron Megaplaza
Surpassed byGrand Hyatt Manila
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
Location6795 Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Salcedo Village, Makati, Philippines
Coordinates14°33′29.90″N 121°1′9.51″E / 14.5583056°N 121.0193083°E / 14.5583056; 121.0193083
Construction started1997
OpeningJune 21, 2000 (2000-06-21)
CostUS$74 million
OwnerPhilippine Bank of Communications
Height
Antenna spire259 m (849.7 ft)
Roof241 m (790.7 ft)
Technical details
Floor count52 aboveground, 7 belowground
Floor area119,905 m (1,291,000 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators23
Design and construction
Architect(s)Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP; GF & Partners Architects
DeveloperPhilippine Bank of Communications
Filinvest Development Corporation
Structural engineerAromin & Sy + Associates, Inc.
Main contractorSamsung Construction Company Philippines, Inc.
References

The Philippine Bank of Communications Tower, more commonly known as PBCom Tower, is an office skyscraper ranked officially as the second tallest building in the Philippines. It was previously the tallest building in the Philippines, a title it held starting year 2000 until the completion of Federal Land Tower in early 2017. It has a total ground to architectural top height of 259 metres (850 ft), with 52 storeys including an 8-level radio tower. It is a joint development of Filinvest Asia Corporation (FAC) and the Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom). The building is the home of PBCom, one of the oldest Philippine banks. The bank occupies the building's first ten floors, with a food court on the seventh floor.

Location

The building is located at Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street in Makati, right inside the Makati Central Business District. The stretch of Ayala Avenue where PBCom Tower is located also has the main branches of Bank of the Philippine Islands, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, and Security Bank. The building houses international call centers such as Convergys, HSBC HDPP, and ICT.

Design and construction

The building in July 2005

PBCom Tower was designed by local architectural firm GF & Partners Architects, in cooperation with international architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP; and structural design was provided by local engineering company Aromin & Sy + Associates. Project and construction management services was provided by I.A. Campbell & Associates, a Philippine-based project management company, while construction works was done by Samsung Engineering & Construction's local branch Samsung Construction Company Philippines, Inc. Samsung is known as the builder of the world's tallest buildings, including the Petronas Twin Towers, Taipei 101, and the Burj Khalifa.

Besides these companies, other members of the design team include Edgett Williams Consulting Group (Elevator Design), Golder Associates, Inc. (Seismic Study); Fisher, Marantz, Rentro, Stone (Lighting consultant); Shel Milson & Wilke (Acoustic Analysis); CDC Limited (Curtain Wall design); Control Risks, Inc. (Security System design); N.B.F. Water & Wastewater Services (Sanitary System design); DCCD Engineering Corp. (Electrical Systems design); R.J. Calpo & Partners (Mechanical Systems design); and Radian Technology, Inc. (Fire Protection System design).

Its exterior double-glazed, unitized curtain walls in aluminum frames, together with a monumental lighting effect, create a facade that reflects a fusion of art and function. Its interiors are an elegant interplay of glass, natural stone and metal. A landscaped garden in stepped podium also adds to the natural effect of the building's design. The building also utilizes tinted insulated vision glass at full height for the curtain walls to seal off heat and noise.

The offices spaces feature high ceiling headroom to enhance cosy working atmosphere; perimeter columns to provide flexibility in interior space planning; provision for raised access floor or underslab ducts; and having continuous wide panels in full height glazing allow magnificent views while providing ample natural light into the offices.

Amenities

The building also has banking facilities for efficient business transactions; food court with outdoor garden cafe; a business centre to complement corporate operations; and a roofdeck helipad for alternate transport access and emergency evacuation.

Other amenities include a 100% standby generators, lightning protection and grounding systems, structured cabling system for high-speed transmission of data, video and voice communications, provision for fibre optic telecommunications system, advanced building management system, CCTV monitoring at strategic locations controlled at the central command station on a 24-hour basis, fire alarm and automatic fire sprinkler systems, dual water supply with water treatment facility, underground and overhead water reservoir, 2 individually controlled Air Handling Units per floor with allotted air condition load for after-office use, a communications tower, voice and smoke evacuation systems and a gondola system for building exterior maintenance.

The building is equipped with 17 high-speed tower lifts in 3 zones lift-group to ensure minimum waiting time, 4 shuttle lifts for parking and amenity floors and 1 service elevator for all floors.

The building's parking facilities have a secure and integrated multi-level design with paging system and a drivers’ lounge.

The PBCom Tower has been designated by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as one of only two certified Information Technology (IT) buildings in the country. IT companies occupying the PBCom Tower will enjoy special tax incentives and other privileges from the government.

See also

References

  1. ^ I.A. Campbell & Associates, Inc.Projects - PBCom Tower Archived September 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Skyscraperpage.com "PBCom Tower" page
  3. ^ GF & Partners Architects. The construction of PBCom Tower was started in November 1995 and was completed on April 26, 2000, and its opening on June 21, 2000. Our Projects - Completed Office Buildings Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Aromin & Sy + Associates Our Projects Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Filinvest Group Official Website "Operating Highlights - Property Development" page Archived March 12, 2001, at archive.today
  6. Emporis.com PBCom Tower
  7. HLURB website List of Makati Projects Archived June 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  8. Savills, K. M. C. "PBCom Tower". kmcmaggroup.com. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  9. Filinvest Official Website PBCom Tower page Archived December 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  10. Samsung C&T Website Products & Services - Super Highrise
  11. ^ Filinvest Group website PBCom Tower Design Team
  12. Philippine Economic Zone Authority List of Economic Zones - NCR Makati - PBCom Tower

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