At a special ceremony led by the board of Camacol Magdalena (the regional chapter of the Colombian Chamber of Construction), Constructora Jiménez S.A. received the international EDGE and EDGE Advanced design certifications for its latest real estate development, WJ Tower.
The recognition, granted by the Excellence
in
Design
for
Greater
Efficiencies
(EDGE)
program of the International
Finance
Corporation
(IFC)
, a member of the World Bank Group, highlights the company’s commitment to sustainable, efficient construction.
The WJ Tower
project is being developed as two subprojects:
- Aparta Suites (residential):
earned EDGE certification at the design stage, standing out for savings of 27% in energy, 32% in water and 54% in materials
. - Offices:
Achieved EDGE
Advanced
design certification, with savings of 41% in energy, 58% in water and 57% in materials
, exceeding conventional sustainability standards.
This milestone makes WJ Tower
a pioneering project in the Caribbean region
, as the first certified mixed-use building to combine residential and office uses under one roof, establishing it as a benchmark for sustainable, innovative construction in the region
.
This certification is not only an international seal of quality; it also sends a clear message: “In Santa Marta and Magdalena, we can build to world-class standards, helping protect the environment and creating social value for our community.”
WJ Tower, Santa Marta’s new icon
Located in the Bellavista area, WJ Tower is a building of apartsuites and offices that promises to become a true architectural icon for the city, thanks to its striking glass facade and an innovative lighting design that will make it a visual landmark on the urban skyline.
This world-class sustainable building will also house the headquarters of the Jiménez group’s family businesses, a milestone that brings together modernity, sustainability and innovation.
