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AVISON YOUNG VIETNAM APPOINTED THE OFFICIAL LEASING PARTNER FOR MARINA CENTRAL TOWER
@Druce, the lead consultant of Marina Central Tower and Avison Young Vietnam signed a partnership, enabling Avison Young Vietnam as the official leasing partner for the project. Marina Central Tower is a new international grade A building located in the historical Ba Son area of District 1, expected to start operation in Q2/2025, and bringing an additional of 87,000sqm of office space into the Ho Chi Minh city market.
Developed by Masterise Homes, Marina Central Tower is a 55-floor commercial building comprising premium offices, retail and public spaces. With direct connection to Ba Son station of Metro Line 1, Marina Central Tower is the first and only Transit-Oriented Development office building in Vietnam to date, offering unobstructed waterfront views of the Saigon River.
Marina Central Tower has a gross floor area of about 1,843 sqm per standard level and a ceiling height of 2.8 meters. The building features an aluminum-glass façade, 24 dedicated office lifts divided into 6 zones, and 100% back-up power. With more than 30% of the total land size designed for green area, Marina Central Tower aims for LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, highlighted by its urban oasis and a hanging garden in the middle of the tower.
If you are looking for premium office space in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, do not hesitate to reach out to our Office Services team.
Nhung Vu | Director, Office Services
Mobile: +84 906 089 332
Email: nhung.vu@avisonyoung.com
David Jackson | Principal and CEO
Mobile: +84 906 925 935
Email: David.Jackson@avisonyoung.com
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