The World Trade Center Bengaluru (WTCB) is a building complex located in Malleswaram West, Bengaluru, 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]
| World Trade Center Bengaluru | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Commercial |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Completed | 2010 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 32 |
| Website | |
Official website  | |
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.
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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
See also
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edit- ^ "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.
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