Discover the Top 5 Unique Office Buildings in HCMC

BITEXCO FINANCIAL TOWER

Bitexco Financial Tower is in District 1, the commercial and entertainment epicentre of Ho Chi Minh City. Designed by Carlos Zapata, an American architect, the design was inspired by the graceful and elegant lotus bud. In Vietnamese culture, the lotus is a symbol of purity, integrity, and optimism.

Bitexco was developed by Bitexco Group. It is 262 m high, spans 68 levels, and is one of the few buildings in the city with a helipad. It cost more than US$220 million to develop.

Building Information:

• Developer: Bitexco Group
• Levels: 68
• Completion date: 2010
• Floorplates: 1,063 sq m
• Parking: 02 basements
• Ceiling height: 2.62 m
• Lifts 05 guest lifts and 01 service lift
• Business centre, gym and yoga studio, outdoor terrace, restaurants

SAIGON TRADE CENTER

Saigon Trade Center is at.37 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, at the intersection of Nguyen Du Street and Ton Duc Thang. The 33-level tower was inspired by a bagua, a symbol fundamental to the practice of feng shui. The building combines traditional feng shui principles with modernity with its glass-clad exteriors. Saigon Trade Center used to be the tallest building in Vietnam at the time of completion in 1997 and until 2010 it was surpassed by Bitexco Financial Tower.

Building Information:

• Developer: Luks Land Việt Nam
• Levels: 33
• Completion date: 1997
• Total net area: 33,546 sq m
• Floorplates: 1,100 sq m
• Parkin: 2 basements
• Ceiling height: 2.45 m
• Lifts: 10 guest lifts

VIETCOMBANK TOWER

Vietcombank Tower was designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners. The company has extensive experience with some of the world’s tallest buildings and urban landmarks. Several notable projects include the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the International Financial Hub in Hong Kong, and the World Financial Centre in New York. This prestigious building is home to Vietcombank’s head office and international brands like Heineken.

Building information:

• Developer: Vietcombank - Bonday – Ben Thanh
• Levels: 35
• Completion date: 2015
• Total net area: 55,000 sq m
• Net floor plate: 1.000-1100 sq m
• Parking: 4 basements
• Ceiling height: 2.75 m
• Lifts: 15 guest lifts

THE METROPOLITAN

The Metropolitan is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, thanks to its Classical European architecture. It is in a prime feng shui location on Dong Khoi Street. The domed architecture, European influences, and use of granite make this an interesting architectural addition to the city. In 2008, The Metropolitan won the Outstanding Vietnamese Architecture Award. It is home to HSBC, Coca-Cola, the Canadian Consulate General, and Nike.

Building information:

• Name: Metropolitan Tower
• Address: 235 Dong Khoi street, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Levels: 18
• Lifts: 6 high-speed lifts
• Parking: 3 basements
• Floorplates: 1.500 sq m
• Total net area: 22.900 sq m
• Central Air-conditioner
• 24/7 observation camera
• Fire protection system (International Standard)
• High-speed internet
• Professional property management team