City's tallest tower in 3 years

Updated On: 17 December, 2010 06:34 AM IST | | Bindiya Carmeline Thomas

Each unit will have three penthouses; private elevators

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Each unit will have three penthouses; private elevators

Three years from now, Bangalore will get its tallest toweru00a0-- Mantri Pinnacle, a residential complex, which will stand high at 46 storeys on Bannerghatta Road. The builders, Mantri Developers will spend over Rs 100 crore for the project.

Kiran Kumar, AVP, Mantri Developers, said, "This will be our most expensive and prestigious project. It is strategically located around all major companies and hospitals. We'll be using state-of-the-art equipment, and the building will have all the modern amenities."

The complex will have high-speed elevators that will use biometric sensors to separate residents and building staff from visitors.u00a0 The project was begun last month, even though it was sanctioned in February.

Rajeev, deputy director of Town Planning (BBMP), said, "The pollution control board and other agencies have proved them the NOC's, after which we gave them the sanction."

Highlights

>> Recycled water will be used to tend the gardens.
>> Rainwater harvesting and energy conservation will also be undertaken.
>> Apartments will have three penthouses, each that have their own private swimming pools and landscaped rooftop terraces, and private elevators for each penthouse.
>> The 41st floor will have its very own lounge with a coffee shop while the floor above it will have an observatory.
>> Residents can also avail to the helipad which is located on the topmost floors.
>> A high-end mini theatre, a health room and Wii gaming zone.