MTower

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MTower
General information
TypeCommercial offices
Architectural style Modernism
Location460 Alexandra Road
Singapore 119963
 CC27  Labrador Park
Coordinates 1°16′25″N103°48′04″E / 1.2735°N 103.8012°E / 1.2735; 103.8012
Construction started1985
Completed1986
Owner Mapletree Commercial Trust
Height
Roof183 m (600 ft)
Technical details
Floor count42 [1]
Design and construction
Architect(s)SAA Partnership
References
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mTower, formerly known as PSA Building, is an integrated development in Singapore, comprising a 40-storey office building and a 3-storey retail centre, Alexandra Retail Centre. It is located at Alexandra Road, Singapore. The building also houses Singapore's Ministry of Transport and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

Contents

Alexandra Retail Centre

Alexandra Retail Centre is a 3-storey retail centre, offering a wide range of amenities and F&B offerings to the working population in the vicinity. It is connected to the office premises via several links.

Notable tenants

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