Thursday, July 26, 2007

Battle of the Banks

There is this war between banks to see who has the tallest building, which appears more technologically advanced. UBL is building its new building on I.I. Chundrigar Road opposite the State Life Building,someone told me that. which might have underground parking in it.
The MCB tower now stands as the tallest building in the financial district now outshadowing the Habib Bank Plaza. waise the plaza was made to represent a stack of coins .



here are a few stats i dug up regarding the MCB tower.


Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Construction: 2005

Architect: Nayyar Ali Dada

Plot Area: 2090 m²

Floor Area: 21,285 m²

Building Height: 166.00 m

Levels: 3 Basements + 29 Floors

Parking Space: 136 cars

Elevator Count: 6

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