“Can you believe it? A 50-story skyscraper completed in just three years.” That’s what they said when the PMBS Tower officially opened. This isn’t just another building. The PMBS Tower is a landmark in Jakarta’s Golden Triangle.
Welcome to the story of The Tower, also known as PMBS Tower. It stands tall at Jalan Jenderal Gatot Subroto. The PMBS Tower is more than just steel and glass. It is a symbol of Jakarta’s ambition.
Back in May 2013, Alam Sutera Realty announced their ambitious plan. They would build a 50-floor office building right here in Jakarta’s Central Business District. Construction began on August 29, 2013. The company proudly revealed its name: The Tower. The goal was to finish by September 2016. Early 2017 would see its grand opening.
By December 2014, the structure had reached its fourth floor. As The Tower began to take shape, the developers started selling office spaces. The price? Around Rp40 million per square meter. Fast forward to November 25, 2015. The PMBS Tower was topped out. It became one of the tallest structures in Jakarta’s Golden Triangle that year. Finally, in December 2016, construction was complete.
In September 2017, Alam Sutera raised the office space selling price. It went up to around Rp50 million per square meter. As of September 2023, The Tower’s occupancy rate was at 70 percent.
The PMBS Tower stands at an architectural height of 211.8 meters. That is 695 feet. The top floor reaches 198.1 meters. That is 650 feet. The building boasts 50 floors above ground and 5 floors below. Inside, there is a floor area of 93,520 square meters. That’s 1,006,600 square feet.
Denton Corker Marshall designed this skyscraper. PT Alam Sutera Realty Tbk developed it. Davy Sukamta & Partners Structural Engineers handled the structural engineering. PT Total Bangun Persada was the main contractor.
The PMBS Tower is more than just a building. It’s a testament to Jakarta’s growth. It shows the city’s place as a hub for business and innovation. Next time you pass by, remember its story. Remember the vision and the effort that made The Tower a reality.