Situated at the prime address of 65 Le Loi, Saigon Ward, District 1, Saigon Centre Tower 1 is a Grade A office building developed through a joint venture between Keppel Land, SOWATCO, and RESCO. Completed in 1996, it was not only Singaporean real estate giant Keppel Land’s first commercial project in Vietnam, but also the landmark that established the modern Grade A office standard in Ho Chi Minh City during the early years of the Doi Moi era.
The building was designed by Denton Corker Marshall – a prestigious international architecture firm – featuring a façade that elegantly combines aluminum with imported granite. Notably, the window system uses solar-reflective glass set in anodized aluminum frames, providing superior thermal insulation and effectively reducing the load on the air conditioning system. Through its commitment to sustainable operations, the building has earned BCA Green Mark Gold certification from the Singapore Building and Construction Authority, as well as the Best Mixed-Use Development in Vietnam award from CNBC in 2009.
The defining characteristic of Saigon Centre Tower 1 lies in its mixed-use model, creating a self-contained “Work – Shop – Stay” ecosystem at the heart of District 1’s financial core:
- Direct connectivity: Office floors connect seamlessly to the 6-level podium of the bustling Takashimaya shopping center.
- Premium amenities: Integrated with Fusion Original hotel (149 rooms) and the upscale Sedona Suites serviced apartments.
With its established reputation and prestigious positioning, the building is currently home to globally recognized names including the Singapore Consulate General, DBS Bank, AIG, Reuters, and Mitsubishi Corporation – a clear testament to the service quality and brand value that Saigon Centre Tower 1 delivers to international businesses seeking a premium business address in the city center.
| Criteria |
Details |
| Developer |
Keppel Land + SOWATCO + RESCO |
| Architect |
Denton Corker Marshall |
| Address |
65 Le Loi, Ben Saigon District 1, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Building Grade |
Grade A |
| Year of Construction |
1996 |
| Award |
Best Mixed-Use Development in Vietnam – CNBC 2009 |
| Certification |
BCA Green Mark Gold |
Saigon Centre Tower 1 Building Specifications
Saigon Centre Tower 1 offers a total leasable office area of approximately 10,600 m², spread across 10 floors from Floor 5 to Floor 14, with a typical floor plate of 1,057 m². The building has frontages on four major streets: Le Loi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Pasteur, and Ham Nghi.
Floor Distribution by Function
- Podium (6 floors): Takashimaya shopping center
- Floors 5–14: Office space – 10 continuous floors
Office Floor Technical Specifications
- Floor-to-ceiling height: 2.75 m, creating an open and spacious office environment.
- Floor load capacity: Thoughtfully distributed with a standard load of 2.5 kN/m² and a heavy-duty zone of 7.5 kN/m² (dedicated for server rooms or archive storage).
- Floor plate design: Flexible floor depths vary by frontage (Le Loi: 8.6–12.8 m; Pasteur: 10.8–11.1 m; Nam Ky Khoi Nghia: 10.9–11.2 m; Ham Nghi: 9.9–10.1 m), optimizing space planning flexibility.
- Air conditioning system: FCU (Fan Coil Unit) technology combined with ductwork, enabling independent temperature control in each separate zone.
- Lighting: Maintained at 300–500 Lux, fully meeting international Grade A office standards.
Building Technical Systems
- Power supply: 3-phase, 98W/m²; 100% backup power capacity
- Elevators: 7 units, 1,600 kg capacity each – 5 passenger elevators, 1 car park elevator, 1 service elevator
- Fire protection: Full addressable fire alarm system with sprinklers and smoke detectors
- CCTV: 24/7 surveillance
| Specification |
Details |
| Office floors |
Floors 5–14 (10 floors) |
| Total leasable area |
~10,600 m² |
| Typical floor plate |
1,057 m²/floor |
| Floor-to-ceiling height |
2.75 m |
| Floor load capacity |
Standard: 2.5 kN/m²; Heavy zone: 7.5 kN/m² |
| Lighting |
300–500 Lux |
| Façade |
Aluminum + imported granite; solar-reflective glass; anodized aluminum frames |
| Air conditioning |
Fan Coil Units — independent temperature control per office |
| Elevator |
7 units, 1,600 kg (5 passenger + 1 car park + 1 service) |
| Power supply |
3-phase, 98W/m² |
| Backup power |
100% |
| Pantry |
Available on each office floor |
| Restrooms |
Separate male/female + Executive restroom with shower |
Saigon Centre Tower 1 occupies one of the most coveted locations in the city – at the intersection of the Nguyen Hue pedestrian boulevard and the Ben Thanh area, the densest commercial hub in Ho Chi Minh City, with Ben Thanh Metro Station, Ben Thanh Market, the City Hall, and numerous banks and five-star hotels all within walking distance.
| Connectivity |
Distance / Time |
| Ben Thanh Market |
~2 minutes on foot |
| Ben Thanh Metro Station (Line 1) |
~3–5 minutes on foot |
| Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Boulevard |
~500 m |
| Ho Chi Minh City Hall |
~1 km |
| Reunification Palace |
~1.2 km – ~4 minutes by car |
| Tan Son Nhat Airport |
~8 km – ~20 minutes by car |
Amenities and Services at Saigon Centre Tower 1
Saigon Centre Tower 1 provides a full Grade A office technical infrastructure alongside an exceptional on-site amenities ecosystem – most notably its direct connection to Takashimaya shopping center and Fusion Original Saigon Centre hotel, both within the same complex.
Property Management Services
- Building management by CBRE
- Main lobby reception during business hours
- 24/7 security
- Shared pantry on each office floor
- Executive restroom with shower on each floor
On-site Amenities
- Takashimaya (6-level podium) – premium shopping center featuring international brand retailers, F&B outlets, supermarket, and fashion; directly connected to the office tower
- Fusion Original Saigon Centre (149 rooms) – boutique hotel integrated within the complex, serving business partners and international guests for short-term stays
- Sedona Suites – upscale serviced apartments for senior professionals and executives requiring long-term accommodation
To receive a detailed quote based on your preferred floor area and level, contact RSQUARE – Ho Chi Minh City’s trusted office leasing consultancy – for a free consultation and full support from site visit through to contract signing.
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