Panama City Centre

WATG has unveiled the design for Panama City Center in Panama City, Panama. The contemporary, mixed-use project consists of two towers that emerge from a dynamic podium structure. This structure contains a conference centre, casino, spa, fitness centre with pool, retail, and multiple food and beverage units. Of the two towers, one houses a 397-room hotel with 22 condominium units while the other is an office building.

“We are thrilled to design such a contemporary and innovative mixed-use project,” said Bryan Algeo, Vice President of WATG. “It’s rewarding working on an urban site with so many components.”

Panama City is densely populated and is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. Tremendous growth is currently taking place in the city, with an estimated hundred-plus skyscrapers currently under construction.

The design takes advantage of urban views as well as distant ocean vistas. A nightclub with a VIP terrace lounge is strategically placed at the top of the office tower. A fine-dining restaurant and lounge are situated at the top of the hotel tower. A triangular-shaped blade connects both towers at the roof level, and the structure has a thin cascade of water running down its façade. At night, a spotlight highlights the water feature, creating a dynamic light pattern on the building. The rooftop restaurant and bar will become a beacon at night creating a landmark destination. The project is scheduled to open in 2010.
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