Lakhta Center
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| Лахта центр | |
Artist's impression of the tower
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| Former names | Gazprom Tower, Okhta Center |
| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Location | Lakhta, Saint Petersburg |
| Country | Russia |
| Construction started | 2012 |
| Completed | 2018 (planned) |
| Height | 462 m (1,516 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 87 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Tony Kettle (formerly RMJM and currently Kettle Collective) and local Architect firm Gorproekt CJSC |
| Main contractor | Environmental Systems Design Inc. AECOM Samsung C&T Corporation Renaissance Construction Company |
 (Russian) «From Okhta to Lakhta». Animation film about the reasons why the Center was moved from Okhta to Lakhta, Flash Video
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Presentation of the project "Lakhta Center", Flash Video
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Laktha Center's presentation at the public hearing 24 June, 2011. Animation film demonstrating the impact of Lakhta Center on Saint Petersburg's historical views.
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«Lakhta Center. Architectural Concept.». Animation film about architecture of Lakhta Center»
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«Lakhta Center. Zero Cycle. Pit Disk System». Animation film explanining the zero cycle works»
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Coordinates: 59°59′13.7″N 30°10′37.3″E / 59.987139°N 30.177028°E
Lakhta Center (Russian: Ла́хта це́нтр) is a large mixed-use non-residential construction project in Saint Petersburg, Russia designed by British architect Tony Kettle and Russian architect firm Gorproekt CJSC. When the project was still planned for its original site next to the historical center of St. Petersburg, it was first called Gazprom City (Russian: Газпро́м си́ти) and later Okhta Center (Russian: О́хта це́нтр). After public outcry over the project's expected effect on the architectural integrity of the city's historical center, and its numerous violations of city laws, the project site was moved to Lakhta.
Lakhta Center is planned to include the first supertall skyscraper in the city, a scientific and educational complex, sports and leisure facilities, and an outdoor amphitheater. The 462-metre main tower of Lakhta Center, upon its planned completion in 2018, is expected to be the tallest building in Russia and Europe.
The concrete pouring of the bottom slab of the box-shaped foundation ended March 1, 2015, was registered by Guinness World Records as the largest continuous concrete pour. 19,624 cubic metres of concrete was used which is approximately 3,000 cubic meters more than in the previous similar record registered at Wilshire Grand Tower.
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