Keppel Land breaks ground for IFC Tower 2
by Cheryl Tay
Keppel Land has broken ground for the International Financial Centre (IFC) Tower 2, the first office tower in Indonesia duly certified with Singapore's Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark GoldPLUS.
Yesterday's ceremony was graced by Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation and attended by 150 guests from different sectors.
In his speech, Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel Land, noted, "Indonesia's growth towards being one of Asia's major economic centres will continue to see more companies looking to set up or expand their presence into Jakarta. This is where IFC Tower 2 will meet the increased demand for investment-grade offices that bear the Keppel quality hallmark."
IFC Tower 2 features innovative green technology such as eco-breakthroughs, which include rain water recycling for irrigation, the use of double-glazed low emission glass to reduce heat transfer and the installation of water- and energy-efficient fittings in common areas.
These measures are expected to generate overall annual savings of over 25 percent in energy consumption and 6,000 cubic metres of water.
Located at the heart of Jakarta's financial district, IFC Tower 2 will offer over 50,000 sq m of prime Grade A column-free office space and will complement the fully-occupied Tower 1.
Internationally-acclaimed architecture firm NBBJ was appointed as its lead designer.
Choo noted, "We recognise that going green is no longer an option, but a responsibility. We want to do our part by developing properties that harmonise with the environment as well as enhance the quality of life for the communities."
IFC Tower 2 is scheduled for completion by 2015.
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