The Ascent is a gateway to Roebling’s Bridge

The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge in Covington, Kentucky, is a 20-story residential tower that was completed in 2008. Reaching 300 feet at its pinnacle, the 300,000-square-foot building includes 70 residential units, a swimming pool, garden facilities, large public event space, and a restaurant on the plaza level. The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge was awarded a CNBC Americas Property Award for Best High-Rise Development in 2008.

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• Architect: Studio Daniel Libeskind
• Building Area: 310,000 sq. ft.
• Construction Cost: $40 million
• Completed: 2008
• Architect of Record: GBBN Architects
• Client: Corporex
• Structural Engineer: THP Limited
• Mechanical/Electrical/ KLH Engineering: Plumbing Engineer
• Contractor: Dugan & Meyers Construction
• Awards: CNBC Americas Property Awards
• Best High-Rise Development 2008

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