2016

Access Tower 2 ; The sought-after Grade A commercial space in Colombo is now rising

Access Tower 2 will stand next to Access Tower 2 and will soar over the surrounding silos at Union Place; the heart of Colombo.

While Colombo skyline has been undergoing a massive transformation over the last few years with the super tall structures both residential and commercial sprouting up all over the city, Access Realties (Pvt) Ltd is successfully tapping into an untouched real estate market; the market for Grade A commercial properties in Colombo, with its latest development ; Access Tower 2.

Access Tower 2 which is now rising over 367 feet at Dawson Street, Colombo 02 with 30 floors in total, consists of 180,000sq.ft rentable space, 300 parking bays, a well-equipped gymnasium, modern spa, spacious boardrooms, function rooms, banquet halls, exclusive members lounge, and a roof top restaurant and a bar with private dining.

The construction of the development is entrusted to Access Engineering PLC, the foremost civil engineering company in Sri Lanka and the parent company of Access Realties (Pvt) Ltd. A well esteemed team of international architects and designers are engaged in the development of the tower which will be poised with four key value avenues; the location, latest construction technology, energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal.

Located in the most preferred commercial address in Colombo, Access Tower 2 is in the close proximity to many major banks, hospitals, luxury hotels and apartments…etc, The strategic location of the tower provides easy access to any corner in the business district of Colombo and beyond through quick access to all the common transportation modes.

The Access tower 2 is value engineered with a holistic approach of transpiring the building to a Grade A office space for which there is a dearth in supply in Colombo, in stark contrast to its demand. In terms of construction technology, Access Tower 2 is deploying post tensioning technology which enables the tower to maximize the space and light by constructing large column-free spaces. With minimum disturbances from columns, the potential tenants are encouraged to arrange open plan work structures that suits individual requirements. Post tensioning results in faster construction process and lower construction material cost with the reduced quantities of concrete and steel needed for the superstructure.

Designed in accordance with the long term strategic objectives of reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, Access Tower 2 has integrated green facades, double glazed E-glass facades and balcony floors wherever necessary. Beside the emphatic addition to the overall aesthetic appeal of the building, these facades benefit in increasing the visible light entering to the building while bouncing UV and heat rays. The entire building is covered with full glass facades reducing the cooling loads of the cooling towers. Access tower 2 is also designed to function zone controlled air-conditioning with magnetic bearing chillers which allow to precisely control the temperature of every room or zone, thus encouraging to curtail energy consumption significantly.

Tower 2 is also equipped with 24 hour security with access control function, emergency voice evacuation, 02 fire escapes, hydrant and sprinkler system, 06 high speed elevators, 100% standby generator (2000kva) and garbage chutes on each floor for the distribution of dry and wet garbage.

Designed by a team of esteemed architects, Tower II is the next centerpiece to be. With a plethora of contemporary and commanding views of the Indian Ocean, Beira Lake and the Colombo Skyline and a mix of open work places, informal meeting places and amenities such as restaurants, gymnasium and many more, the Access Tower 2 is about to create the most vibrant and energy efficient work atmosphere in the town.