Temasek Tower
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| 淡马锡大厦 Temasek Tower |
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| Alternative name | The Treasury (former name) |
| Location | Shenton Way, Downtown Core, Singapore |
| Construction period | ? - 1986 |
| Primary usage | Office, Retail |
| Opening date | 1986 |
| Structural height | 235m, 770 ft |
| Floor count | 52 and 3 basements |
| Floor area | 62,196m2 |
| Owner | CapitaLand |
| Management | CapitaLand |
| Developer | Ministry of Finance |
| Architect | The Stubbins Associates, Inc and Architects 61 |
| Website | www.capitalandcommercial.com |
Temasek Tower is the fifth tallest skyscraper in the city of Singapore, with a height of 235 metres. It is currently the tallest cylindrical building in the world. Built in 1986 as Treasury Building, it has 52 stories and is one of the prominent buildings in the business district. The tower, which is managed by CapitaLand, houses 16 double deck elevators supplied by Otis. Singapore's present Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, once had his office in the building. Advertising agency BBDO Worldwide hosts its Asia Pacific Headquarters in there. The management consulting firm Bain & Company's Singapore office is located on the top floor.
- The structure consists of steel beams cantilevered from a cylindrical concrete core. This allows full 360° views at the perimeter, unobstructed by perimeter columns.