{{use mdy dates|date=October 2021}} {{Infobox building | name = Primex Tower | former_names = | hotel_chain = Pullman Hotels and Resorts | logo = | logo_size = | logo_caption = | image = Primex Tower June 2024.jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = The Primex Tower in June 2024. | status = Completed | address = EDSA corner Connecticut Street | location_city = San Juan | location_country = Philippines | pushpin_map = | coordinates = {{coord|14|36|06.4|N|121|03|31.3|E|display=inline,title|region:PH_type:landmark}} | cost = {{Philippine peso|3.6 billion|link=yes}} | construction_start_date = July 2018 | topped_out_date = 2022 | completion_date = 2023 | opening_date = | stars = | diamonds = | closing_date = | developer = | architecture_firm = JSLA Architects | current_tenants = Pullman Manila | owner = Primex Corporation | number_of_restaurants = 2 | number_of_rooms = 200 | number_of_suites = | height = {{cvt|617|ft}} | floor_area = | floor_count = 50 (including basement) | parking = | website = | footnotes = }}
The '''Primex Tower''' (stylized as '''PRIMEX Tower''') is a 50-storey office skyscraper in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.
==Location== The building is located on the {{convert|1944|sqm|adj=on|sp=us}} lot bounded by EDSA, Connecticut, and Florida Streets in Barangay Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila.<ref name="starts" />
==Features== With a total of 50 storeys including basement level/s,<ref name="starts"/> the Primex Tower became the tallest building in San Juan, Metro Manila upon its completion. Designed by JSLA Architects,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jslaarchitects.com/primex-tower/|title=PRIMEX TOWER|website=JSLA Architects|accessdate=August 15, 2024}}</ref> it will have {{convert|41000|sqm|sqft|abbr=on}} of total leasable office space.<ref name=settobecome/> Its first 12 floors will be allotted for above-ground and basement parking, while office spaces will occupy the next 27 floors. The last 10 will be occupied by a hotel.<ref name=accor />
Billboards are also hung on the building's northern and eastern side.
==History== Primex Corporation announced in 2017 that it would be building the Primex Tower.<ref name=settobecome>{{cite news |title=Primex Tower set to become San Juan's tallest building |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/07/25/business/real-estate-and-property/primex-tower-set-to-become-san-juans-tallest-building-2/423196 |access-date=21 October 2021 |work=The Manila Times |date=25 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Ballesteros |first1=Angelica |title=Primex to spend P3.6B on 50-story tower in San Juan |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2017/06/24/business/companies/primex-spend-p3-6b-50-story-tower-san-juan/334558 |access-date=21 October 2021 |work=Manila Times |date=24 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Primex unveils four new projects |url=https://manilastandard.net/business/banking-report/240259/primex-unveils-four-new-projects.html |access-date=21 October 2021 |work=Manila Standard |date=25 June 2017 |language=en}}</ref> The groundbreaking ceremony for the building was held a year later on July 11, 2018.<ref name="starts">{{cite news |title=Primex starts construction of P3.6-billion Greenhills office tower |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/primex-starts-construction-of-p3-6-billion-greenhills-office-tower/ |access-date=21 October 2021 |work=BusinessWorld |date=11 July 2018}}</ref>
In December 2020, Primex secured a deal with Accor to open a hotel named Pullman Manila at the Primex Tower. The hotel under Accor's Pullman hotel brand will occupy the building's ten topmost floors.<ref name=accor>{{cite news |last1=Cahiles-Magkilat |first1=Bernie |title=Accor, Primex sign new hotel management deal |url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/20/accor-primex-sign-new-hotel-management-deal/ |access-date=21 October 2021 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=20 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Cabuag |first1=V.G. |title=Primex inks management deal with Accor for Greenhills hotel |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/12/18/primex-inks-management-deal-with-accor-for-greenhills-hotel/ |access-date=21 October 2021 |work=BusinessMirror |date=18 December 2020}}</ref>
The building topped-off by early 2022, and was completed the following year.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dumlao-Abadilla |first1=Doris |title=Primex tops off tallest building in Greenhills |url=https://business.inquirer.net/340460/primex-tops-off-tallest-building-in-greenhills |access-date=18 June 2024 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=9 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In July 2023, the Department of Transportation opened a satellite office at the tower for the Office of the Secretary.<ref name="DOTr2023">{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2023 |title=ADVISORY |url=https://www.facebook.com/DOTrPH/posts/pfbid0s2HaBJJcQ39kDqHfuyy9kcRLWHmkL2YW2UgF15dBS3X7QpuwDmWTdyajV4DtS9vYl |access-date=May 5, 2025 |website=Department of Transportation (Philippines) |via=Facebook}}</ref><ref name="ArceoDumlao2022">{{Cite news |last=Arceo-Dumlao |first=Tina |date=December 2, 2022 |title=BIZ BUZZ: Tugade move reversed |url=https://business.inquirer.net/375665/biz-buzz-tugade-move-reversed |access-date=May 5, 2025 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}</ref>
In October 2024, Pullman backed out from the deal over difference in design preferences with Primex.<ref>{{cite news |title=Primex unit pulls plug on deal for planned Pullman Manila hotel |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/10/18/primex-unit-pulls-plug-on-deal-for-planned-pullman-manila-hotel-1030 |access-date=5 May 2025 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=18 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Primex unit signs deal with Dusit International to operate new Greenhills hotel |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/5/5/tv-patrol-doe-tiniyak-na-walang-brownout-sa-araw-ng-halalan-2133 |access-date=5 May 2025 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=18 March 2025}}</ref>
In March 2025, Primex found another hotel firm to replace Pullman with Dusit International planning to operate the Dusit Greenhills Manila on the top ten floors of the building. The hotel is projected to open in 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=Primex Realty, Dusit International to open Dusit Greenhills Manila in 2026 |url=https://mb.com.ph/2025/3/17/primex-taps-dusit-to-operate-hotel-in-greenhills |access-date=5 May 2025 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=18 March 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
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Category:Buildings and structures in San Juan, Metro Manila Category:Hotels in Metro Manila Category:Pullman Hotels and Resorts