Rufino Pacific Tower

Rufino Pacific Tower or more commonly known as Rufino Tower or Rufino Plaza is an office skyscraper and is one of the tallest in the Philippines. It remains as the tallest steel-framed building in the country. It has a ground to architectural top height of 161 metres (528.22 feet), which is the basis of measuring tall buildings. Counting its eight-storey radio tower, the building has a total height of 200 metres (656.17 feet). It has a total of 41 stories above ground level, including a 10 storey podium which is actually the original building, the old V.A. Rufino Building, and was modified to be the podium of the new tower. It is one of the few skyscrapers that utilizes car elevators.Rufino Tower is designed with exterior double-glazed, unitized curtain walls that create a facade that reflects a fusion of art and function. Its interiors are an elegant interplay of glass, natural stone and metal. The building is the home of the Rufino family corporations, including major financial and insurance corporations. Also considering it as home is the Czech Republic Embassy. Forbes magazine consistently ranks members of the Rufino Family in the Philippines' 40 Richest list.