Al Rajhi Tower
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Technical Data
Structural height 350+ meters
Floors (Above ground) 50
Floors (Basement) 4
Elevator Count 50
Groundbreaking 2006
Topout/Opened 2009-2010
Tower Land Area 42,000 m2
Gross floor area 80,000 m2

Al Rajhi Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a new $480 million USD tower announced May 13, 2006. Plans have been hatched for what is set to become the tallest building in Saudi Arabia. Designs for the sail-shaped tower have been drawn up by architects at Atkins.

Although its height is yet to be disclosed, Fahmy Roauf, engineering department manager at Al Rajhi Bank’s real estate investment unit confirmed that it would be “the tallest tower yet in Saudi Arabia” and will be built in Riyadh.

“The tower is being built on behalf of the Al Rajhi family and will be used for commercial purposes,” he said.

Plans have also been approved for the construction of a new tower to accommodate the Al Rajhi Bank’s headquarters in Riyadh, designs for which have been drawn by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the architects behind the Burj Dubai.


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Same architect as Burj al Arab?

The tower itself is really nice, but I thought this project was going to be built in Pakistan?

Same architect as Burj al Arab?

The tower itself is really nice, but I thought this project was going to be built in Pakistan?

Nope. Got this from the Saudi Board. In the third picture you should see by the two other towers that it's indeed Ryaad.

I see it's Ryad indeed, but I'm pretty sure I saw this project already somewhere else in the Middle Eastern region, I thought it was Pakistan:)

The second picture is erroneous - that is of the Centaurus complex being built in Islamabad (Pakistan). The other ones show the Riyadh building. Riyadh has some very nice highrises - if they built them as a cluster instead of isolated monoliths then they would look more impressive...I guess that will happen over time though as more are built.

I see it's Ryad indeed, but I'm pretty sure I saw this project already somewhere else in the Middle Eastern region, I thought it was Pakistan:)

Too bad Pakistan is not even in the Middle East region...nice try though.

The second picture is erroneous - that is of the Centaurus complex being built in Islamabad (Pakistan).

That's what I meant.

Too bad Pakistan is not even in the Middle East region...nice try though.

You sound cynical. Afghanistan and Iran are included in the middle Eastern region, according to what we learn here at school. I thought Pakistan was included too, if it's not, than it's really a shame I made that fault, don't you think so?;)

The second picture is erroneous - that is of the Centaurus complex being built in Islamabad (Pakistan). The other ones show the Riyadh building. Riyadh has some very nice highrises - if they built them as a cluster instead of isolated monoliths then they would look more impressive...I guess that will happen over time though as more are built.


Yes, tanzirian is right! Both have been designed by Atkins and hence the similarity. The one in Islamabad (Pakistan) is known as Centaurus while the one in Riyadh is Al-Rajhi Tower.

Too bad Pakistan is not even in the Middle East region...nice try though.

True that Pakistan is not in Middle East but almost all the corporations treat Pakistan as part of the ME (or MENA) region. And that could be the reason for the mistake.

For me, it's a non-issue.

phenomenal. more aesthetic than economics it seems.

awesome design!!

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:)

Wooow, cool renders!:D

It's fantastic!!!

According to ATKINS (the architect) website, this building is "in excess of 400 meters"


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^^

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:lol: :hug:

it seem will take more than 4 years as the design is not ordinary

the suspended helipad looks EXACTLY as the one in the Burj Al Arab

250 m
310 m
320 m
400 m


What's the real height?

I dont like it! It looks scary, haha :P

old design of the Karachi port tower
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/Port-Tower.jpg

The design doesn't optimize the office space.The taller floor will have a very small floorplan :|

Love the Kingdom Center Tower, but this one.. not to much.

the suspended helipad looks EXACTLY as the one in the Burj Al Arab

Same Architects.

What a wonderful tower, it will improve Riyadh's skyline. I love the othe two towers, they're wonderful too.

Don't they still have that rule that limits buildings to 30 floors? Does that spire and helipad not count?

I thought this was the skyscraper for Karachi?

The tower's design is promissing .. I like it.

Don't they still have that rule that limits buildings to 30 floors? Does that spire and helipad not count?

where did you read that?

I thought this was the skyscraper for Karachi?

You're probably confusing it with the one being constructed in Islamabad, Pakistan by the name Centaurus. That one does resemble this one, after all they're both designed by the same architect: Atkins.

I think that the second render that atlaslion posted in the original thread is for Centaurus.

im sure that the second pic in the first post is of a proposed structure in Pakistan.
other than that, the helipad and what appears to be a viewing gallery / restaurent looks very similar to the burj. could have come up with something a little more original.

looks like a taller & thinner ver of Burj Dubai

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/project/uploaded_files/211_385%20Islamabad%20night.jpg
This picture is not of Al Rajhi Tower but of The Centaurus which is going to be built in Islamabad,Pakistan.

looks like a taller & thinner ver of Burj Dubai

Are you kidding? :nuts:

I think that the second render that atlaslion posted in the original thread is for Centaurus.

Yes, you're right! It is indeed Centaurus.

You sound cynical. Afghanistan and Iran are included in the middle Eastern region, according to what we learn here at school. I thought Pakistan was included too, if it's not, than it's really a shame I made that fault, don't you think so?;)


personally, i consider everything from morocco to pakistan the "middle east"



and yes, thats the pakistani centaurus...though i could see why ppl get them mixed up. theyre so similar!

It's a beast. I like the design alot.

^^ I agree. I wish something like this can be built in Tirana one day :tongue2:

reminds me of the Dubai building....you know.....you know

what a cool design!!

so any construction updates?? since groundbreaking is in 2006??

old design of the Karachi port tower
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/Port-Tower.jpg

I really like both designs, actually. Maybe they would let us steal this design and build it in the US? :)

why updates, the tower isn't UC ^^

what a cool design!!

so any construction updates?? since groundbreaking is in 2006??

Actually, this project is still an empty lot :(

i like it on paper, not sure how i'd like it in real life... and LOL elevators

cool

great building

The second picture is erroneous - that is of the Centaurus complex being built in Islamabad (Pakistan).

Good catch! While the buildings are somewhat similar, the street level is much different, and there is more overall development in the Islamabad project. It seems that in Riyadh, they purposely limit other development around buildings to a particular effect.


http://www.arab7.com/up/file/1148213144990.jpg

Looks a pinch like Montreal's Olympic Tower (on Olympic Stadium)
http://www.travelplaces.co.uk/images/renault_pages/montreal-olympic-stadium.jpg

The Riyadh project seems to be taking a LOT of inspiration from the Burj al Arab, however, I don't think it succeeds as well. The Burj al Arab took inspiration from the ocean and sailing boats, utilizing its context. This one is more edgy and sharp - wanting to cut through its context.

wow
thankssssss

do you want to post that in every thread now?

^^ I think it's a nice project and rendering, truly cool. :)

any updates ???

quick question, in the beginning it mentioned thisPlans have also been approved for the construction of a new tower to accommodate the Al Rajhi Bank’s headquarters in Riyadh, designs for which have been drawn by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the architects behind the Burj Dubai.

is this the tower there talking about, or is there another one

Excuse me? what does that fireballs flying around this tower mean?

^^ those fireballs are just a reflection!

quick question, in the beginning it mentioned thisPlans have also been approved for the construction of a new tower to accommodate the Al Rajhi Bank’s headquarters in Riyadh, designs for which have been drawn by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the architects behind the Burj Dubai.

is this the tower there talking about, or is there another one

There's another one,
http://www.som.com/content.cfm/al_rajhi_bank_headquarters

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Nice design,but it doesn´t look like 400m tall.:)

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what does that have to do with the riyadh project?

Nice design,but it doesn´t look like 400m tall.:)

this one is going to be 352 meter , if it ever build

It looks futuristic, but 1970's "futuristic"

How many floors? When is construction scheduled to start?

Excellent design !

Looking up from the base itself creates a very exciting sensation !

Check this video about the tower. It is reported that it will have the highest resturant and mosque!!

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The music here is somehow scary!!:lol:
They will begin construction in 2010.

What's with the UFO docked near the top?

It looks intimidating and exciting, not the place you want to call your home. As a convention and business center, it might be well suited though.

News? Is it u/c now?

Unfortunately, 3 projects of Al Rajhi had not been verified Shi
Nothing really to speak and act something else

lol did somebody sat on it or what? ^^ :rofl:
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no, it moved to a new location which is "King abdullah finical district" KAFD in Riyadh

no, it moved to a new location which is "King abdullah finical district" KAFD in Riyadh

Do you have a photo sir?

no, it moved to a new location which is "King abdullah finical district" KAFD in Riyadh

I don't think it will fit in there.

i think the design will change, it definitely will

^^ good. The building's height could significantly increase if it weren't constructed to resemble a sail. Go straight up with it. :D

no, it moved to a new location which is "King abdullah finical district" KAFD in Riyadh

Huh? since when & any source ?

roumers :p

^^ good. The building's height could significantly increase if it weren't constructed to resemble a sail. Go straight up with it. :D

a supertall to resemble a snail :lol: somehow i cant make the connection

http://www.alriyadh.com/2011/02/16/article605234.html

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^^nice find :)

Any Updates ...

nice video..