Moreover, residents of the bedroom communities of Lakhta and Olgino can already see the rapid pace of construction of this complex with their own eyes. According to many, 'Lakhta Center' is growing by leaps and bounds, and if construction continues at this pace, residents of St. Petersburg and guests of the capital will be able to visit the grand complex not in the planned 2018, but much earlier.
As a rule, the most responsible, long and difficult stage of work is currently being carried out – soil retention wall installation, pile work and foundation laying. These works are carried out with the participation of specialists from foreign companies 'Arabtec' from the Emirates and 'Bauer' from Germany. The condition of attracting foreign builders is due not only to their professional experience. For example, 'Arabtec' built a skyscraper in Dubai, which is considered the tallest in the world, and is famous for having modern equipment that greatly simplifies the work of builders.
So, what will the Lakhta Center project offer the city besides a huge amount of office and retail space?
Facilities of the Lakhta Center public business complex.
According to the project, the Lakhta Center public business complex consists of a high-rise building and an adjacent stylobate part. Speaking about the skyscraper of this complex, it is worth noting that its height is planned at the level of a twenty-five-story building. The peak of the skyscraper will be crowned with an observation deck, publicly accessible to every resident of St. Petersburg.
Next to the deck, there will be an exquisite panoramic restaurant where residents of St. Petersburg and guests of the capital can admire the metropolis from a bird's eye view while in a comfortable room, and modern high-speed elevators will help them climb to the very top of the skyscraper.
The Lakhta Center skyscraper will also house a unique amphitheater. Initially, the amphitheater is oriented towards the water, and its stage will be the surface of the bay, where St. Petersburg residents can enjoy various ice shows, but in addition, the stage of the amphitheater will also be the area along the coastline where various theatrical performances will be held. The capacity of the amphitheater is planned to be up to 1500 people, and the natural elevation difference will serve as the Colosseum.
But that's not all, only in the Lakhta Center it is planned to open a multifunctional transformable hall that will transform into two halls. The hall transformation will be carried out depending on the planned event, whether it is a fashion show, concert, theatrical performance or ice show. According to the project, the chairs in the hall can change, as well as the configuration and size of the stage, up to a retractable ice rink.
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