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Seven-star expertise behind Achilleion

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Achilleion by Blue Mountain Apartments, the first-ever seven-star luxury apartment building in Sri Lanka, is ideal for homeowners seeking a high return on investment on their investment.
Located in the heart of Colombo 4, next to Majestic City shopping mall, Achilleion is set to make a lasting mark on Colombo’s skyline and will feature all-new levels of luxury and innovation. This mammoth undertaking has seen the coming together of architectural and design and construction experts and service providers to collaboratively create a truly luxurious living experience. 
Partnering with the oldest and largest international architecture and engineering practise in South East Asia, the Palmer and Turner group, which boasts more than 2000 staff in over 70 cities, Achilleion has one of the most award-winning firms in the world on board as its key architectural consultant. The P&T group is ably assisted by on ground local architectural consultants Surath Wickramasinghe Associates. 


Established in 1997 with a mission to explore the unique potential and possibilities inherent architectural spaces, Index Design, Achilleion’s interior design partner, has curated a diversity of aesthetic spaces ranging from offices to spas across the world. Index Design will work Defibtech, Häcker Kitchens, KOHLER bathroom fittings, Nolte wardrobes, Dorma Door Solutions and Legrand lighting systems to ensure every interior space has been outfitted with the finest fittings and finishes.
Achilleion by Blue Mountain Apartments works with Maga Engineering as its construction partner based on the strength of its unparalleled track record locally. Established in 1984, Maga possess the most experienced group of construction project managers in country, as well as the best civil, mechanical and electrical engineers.


To truly secure its seven-star status, Achilleion will also work closely with Mercedes Benz and Dell Helicopters to ensure residents have access to the most stylish and convenient modes of transportation around the clock. 


Commenting on Blue Mountain’s on the marriage of experts, Blue Mountain Group Chairman Dr. Hiran Hettiarachchi stated, “In creating Achilleion we have reached out to the best not only locally but from around the world. We believe that seven-star luxury is in the seamless collaboration of architecture, design and construction that we have commissioned from those who are the best in the business. Whilst Achilleion is truly a local vision, our partners give us a global advantage.”