The St. Francis Shangri-La Place

The St. Francis Shangri-La Place
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
LocationShaw Boulevard cor. St. Francis St., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
Coordinates14°34′48.45″N 121°3′22.89″E / 14.5801250°N 121.0563583°E / 14.5801250; 121.0563583
Construction startedJanuary 2005
Completed2009
Opening2009
Cost₱3 billion
OwnerKuok Group
Height
Antenna spire212.88 m (698.4 ft)
Technical details
Floor count60 aboveground, 5 belowground
Lifts/elevators7
Design and construction
Architect(s)Wong Tung International Ltd.
Recio + Casas Architects
DeveloperShang Properties, Inc.
Structural engineerOve Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd.
Magnusson Klemencic Associates
Main contractorEEI Corporation
References

The St. Francis Shangri-La Place, also known as The St. Francis Towers 1 & 2 are twin-tower residential condominium skyscrapers in Mandaluyong, Philippines. The towers are the 6th and 7th-tallest buildings in the country and Metro Manila as well, and are currently the second tallest twin towers in the Philippines surpassing Pacific Plaza Towers with a height of 212.88 metres from the ground to its architectural spire. It also has two of the most floors in the Philippines. The buildings have 60 floors above ground, including a podium which connects the two towers, and 5 basement levels for parking, and are considered one of the most prestigious residential buildings in the Philippines.