Landmark ‘The One’ development to cost over $ 500 m investment to redefine urban regeneration in Col

• Construction of ‘The One’ commenced in September 2017 and Phase 1 due to be completed in December 2021
• Mega project includes two luxury hotels with 473 rooms, luxury mall, commercial office complex and 638 apartments 
• Apartments will range from 1,700 square feet-4,000 square feet, comprising two to four bedrooms, with a square foot being priced at $ 450 upwards

From left: One Transworks Colombo Advisory board Chairman Alex Lovell, Chief Marketing Officer Jaideep Wahi, Zhong Tian Ding Hui General Manager Sam Hu and Zhong Tian Ding Hui Deputy General Manager Steven Song at the media briefing yesterday - Pic by Upul Abayasekara

Ultra luxury, state-of-the-art hospitality, breathtaking surroundings, signature amenities, world-class dining experiences, three towers comprising two luxury  hotels (a total of 473 keys), a luxury retail mall, a commercial office complex which will be the last word in corporate ambience and style, as well as 638 beautifully-crafted apartments, located on 4.3 acres of prime real estate, will undoubtedly position ‘The One’ as one of the most sought-after and ambitious mixed-use development projects, not just in Sri Lanka but in the region.

An investment that exceeds $ 500 million, ‘The One’ will generate over 3,000 direct employment opportunities, while it is the intention of the shareholders to achieve a $ 225 per day target, thus helping the Government achieve its efforts of positioning Sri Lanka as a ‘must go’ destination for the high-spending leisure and corporate traveller. 

Addressing the media gathering which also marked the launch of ‘The One’s’ website, ‘The One’ stakeholder Alex Lovell said that the demand for ‘The One’ was unprecedented.

“Even prior to the launch, the Ritz Carlton residential units have sparked phenomenal interest, both locally and internationally. Phase 1 is already sold out, while Phase 2 has had several pre-bookings. 

This is extremely encouraging not just for us as developers but for the Sri Lankan economy as a whole.”

“As one of South Asia’s tallest buildings, ‘The One’ is waiting to transform your way of life and it is our intention to make ‘The One’ a landmark destination in Sri Lanka and the region,” added Lovell.

The One Transworks Ltd. is the developer and stakeholder of the project, of which Zhogntian Construction Group – one of the top 10 developers in China – is one of the stakeholders. Construction of ‘The One’ commenced in September 2017 and Phase 1 is due to be completed in December 2021.

Others associated at the media briefing were The One Transworks Chief Marketing Officer Jaideep Wahi and Zhongtian Construction General Manager Sam Hu.

The apartments will range from 1,700 square feet to 4,000 square feet, comprising two to four bedrooms, with a square foot being priced at $ 450 upwards.

The architects of the project is the CCDI Group, which has an outstanding history offering integrated professional services for urban regeneration developments, its most notable project being the Beijing National Aquatic Centre. The CCDI Group has offices in Shanghai, Chengdu, Sydney, New York, and 20 other cities in China and employs over 1,000 architects, engineers, planners and project managers as well as design and management consultants.

The construction, management and marketing of ‘The One’ is handled by the Zhongtian Construction Group, under the guidance of the Marriot. The Zhongtian Construction Group, which is one of the stakeholders of ‘The One,’ is a $ 10 billion private construction group that integrates civil construction, real estate, property development, media, investment and education and is among the 50 top private enterprises in China.  

A 200-year-old heritage site which has been brought back to its former glory, The Transworks House will be creatively reimagined as an international designer collective featuring some of the world’s leading brands. A truly high end retail experience reserved for those with a penchant for the haute couture life.

The largest banquet hall at the highest location in Sri Lanka, exquisite restaurants, concierge services which range from airline and private air reservations to personal shopping,

housekeeping services, a vacant home-care program, a heated swimming pool, a state-of-the-art movie theatre, well-stocked library, high-speed elevators that travel at six metres per second, life is made simpler for residents at ‘The One’. A biometric residential access system and central air conditioning, as well as home automation and vehicle identification systems provide avant-garde living at its best!