World Trade Center Bangalore

World Trade Center Bangalore
World Trade Center Bangalore
General information
Type	Commercial
Location	Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Completed	2010
Height
Roof	128 m (420 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	32

The World Trade Center Bangalore (WTCB) is a building complex located in Malleswaram West, Bangalore, India, which was opened for operation in 2010. Built by Brigade Group who obtained the WTCA license for its construction, the building became the second World Trade Center in India after the one in Mumbai.^[1] At 128 m, the WTCB was the tallest commercial building in south India from 2010 till 2015^[2] and the tallest building in Bangalore between 2010 and 2013.^[3] The building is part of an integrated enclave called "Brigade Gateway", along with Orion Mall, Manipal Hospital, Sheraton Hotel, Brigade School and Brigade Gateway Apartments.^[4]

The WTCB is close to ISKCON Temple, Indian Institute of Science, Yesvantpur Junction railway station and Sandal Soap Factory metro station. It is currently the tallest Commercial Building in Bangalore and was the tallest building in Bangalore when it was completed.

Gallery

Front view of the WTCB
Side view of the WTCB
WTC tower from Sheraton
WTCB (left) and Brigade Gateway Apartments (right) at nighttime
WTCB (left) and ISKCON Temple (right) during the night

References

^ "World Trade Centre in Bangalore". The Hindu. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
^ Rai, Saritha (20 April 2014). "Helipads change Bangalore skyscape, but can't take off". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
^ Dhamijal, Anshul (19 February 2014). "Bangalore: The tall storey". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
^ "Brigade Gateway bags recognition". The Hindu. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2017.