[8] The groundbreaking for the building took place on July 3, 2008, in a ceremony led by then-Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo,[9] though construction began in 2011.

The 98 units in Horizon Homes, which are privately owned, occupy the upper levels of the tower.

[8] Two levels occupying an area of 8,000 m2 (86,000 sq ft) of the Shangri-La at the Fort building are dedicated to Kerry Sports Manila, a sports and leisure area that hosts indoor courts for basketball, tennis, and squash, as well as a lap pool, gymnasium, exercise studio, and spa facility.

[8] The building also hosts seven main dining outlets, namely: High Street Café, High Street Lounge, Canton Road, Raging Bull Chophouse and Bar, Samba Poolside, and Limitless.

[8] 6,000 m2 (65,000 sq ft), concentrated mostly on the building's ground floor is dedicated to retail, housing stores of Gentle Monster, % Arabica, and Malbon Golf.