The Merton
The Merton (Chinese: 泓都) is a high-rise development located in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong. The complex consists of three towers. The Merton 1 rises 59 floors and 197 metres (646 ft),[1][2] and stands as the 60th-tallest building in territory. The Merton 2 and The Merton 3 rise 51 floors and 180 metres (591 ft),[2] and stand as the 100th-tallest buildings in the territory; the two structures are tied in rank with the Sham Wan Towers and Liberté 5 and 6. The entire complex, composed almost[clarification needed] entirely of residential units, was designed by architectural firm Ronald Lu & Partners and developed by New World Development.[1] Construction began in 1998 and completed in 2005.[2]
The complex has a club house in each of the three towers, comprising a swimming pool, gymnasium, yoga and aerobics rooms, reading room, indoor kids playing area, steam room, and sauna.
Several scenic walks such as the Mount Davis Trail start a few minutes of walking distance from the complex. There are several bars and eateries within walking distance of The Merton. The Merton is a few minutes walk to both Cadogan Temporary Playground and Forbes Playground. The is a 6-minute walk from the complex.
The Kennedy Town MTR station is about 5 minutes walk from the complex. The station is situated at the end of the Island line, and is 4 stations (10 minutes) away from the Central station.
Buildings of the complex[]
Name | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Floor count |
---|---|---|---|
The Merton 1 | 197 | 646 | 59 |
The Merton 2 | 180 | 591 | 51 |
The Merton 3 | 180 | 591 | 51 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "The Merton 1". Emporis.com. Retrieved 20 November 2007.
- ^ a b c "The Merton". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 15 July 2008.
External links[]
- Media related to The Merton at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 22°17′00″N 114°07′35″E / 22.2832°N 114.1264°E
- Buildings and structures completed in 2005
- Kennedy Town
- New World Development
- Residential skyscrapers in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong building and structure stubs