Skycity is an 80-story unfinished
skyscraper
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in
Mandaluyong, Philippines. It is a joint venture between real estate developer E. Ganzon Inc. (EGI) and Sam Buena Realty Corporation.
Its estimated height is 335 metres (1,099 ft). If constructed, it will become the tallest building in the country. Skycity is planned as a mixed-used skyscraper with a hotel, office space and
residential
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Housing may vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These include single-family housing, multi-family resi ...
space.
Construction was suspended due to a lawsuit filed by a homeowners' association from nearby upscale Greenhills East Village. As of September 14, 2005, the Philippine Court of Appeals promulgated a resolution allowing the developers to resume construction of the skyscraper.
[ ''Business World'', September 29, 2005 "Homeowners Lose Suit Vs Skyscraper Project"] As of 2008, no construction work had proceeded on the excavation area, which is the only completed phase of the project. In 2010, the second division of the
Philippine Supreme Court
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rejected the challenges of the Greenhills East Association, and the developer said that the project (now described as a 77-story building with 8 basements) would proceed.
"SC decision on 77-storey Skycity condo project affirmed with finality"
''Manila Bulletin
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'', April 24, 2010.
See also
* List of tallest buildings in Metro Manila
Metro Manila, the most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines, the seat of government and also the National Capital Region, is home to the tallest skyscrapers in the country. Prominent areas where skyscrapers stand are the Makati Central ...
References
External links
Skycity, Mandaluyong on Emporis
Skyscrapers in Metro Manila
Buildings and structures in Mandaluyong
Unfinished buildings and structures
Proposed buildings and structures in Metro Manila
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