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http://www.keoic.com/projects/office/gatekwt/large_verticle_02.jpg

Old renders

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Definitly better than the older renders.

nice looking and trendy, so expensive and exclusive.

The top of the building is just marvelous! Nice Arabian architecture with helideck.

cool project :)

Nice building., nice concept...adds traditional flourish without being tacky. Personally I think the older version looked nicer. What will the top be built from? Metal made to look like ceramic? Or tilework on metal?
Landing a helicopter between those pillars could be tricky.

nice tower, looks like a 2nd Kingdom Trade Center :)

Now, thats what I like. The older renderings... not so much

Definitly better than the older renders.

I agree 100%.

Looks very bland until that very intricate top.

I wonder what the top is gonna be used for. It would make for a cool penthouse.

im sure this is the al shaya tower and will include a Four Seasons at the top and commercial below

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doesnt that dude look a bit like micheal schofield from prison break

If this building has 82 floors, no way it is just 320 meters tall. Maybe it has 52 floors and the numeber 82 is just a typo.

this is the new design

SURPRISE.

i got large, high-quality renderings of the new design. it's looking better and better.

enjoy.

kuwaiti_patriot

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Classic.

Love it.

Oriental style architecture in Western style building...great!

Looks a bit shit to be honest.

I really like the arabic style of this building. Architects should really pay attention to the countries'/regions' original architecture more often than designing buildings that could be build everywhere.

Innovativeness always rocks. :D

i count only 65 floors if the top part is only non habitable roof feature.. this also sounds more realistic if the height to the tip is only 320m

I just had a 'euphoric' event. I reckon that two of these towers adjacent to each other with the roof appearing as two arches would be marvelous IMO!!!!

Oriental style architecture in Western style building...great!

that's not oriental style btw... please don't mix up that up with islamic architecture.

according to www.gulfconstructiononline.com the main construction work is expected this october

great

:( looks like my grandma on the crapper

have to say ot's fantastic i love it :)

Gate of Kuwait Tower
August 2007

Owner: Al Shaya Group
Budget: Estimated $172 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a 79-storey mixed-use tower in Al Sour Street. The first three levels will offer parking space for 1,600 cars. The next 10 floors will be a five-star hotel and the remaining floors will be offices with business facilities including conference halls. The project will have a built-up area of 127,000 sq m and will provide 5,000 sq m of retail space.
Status: Sources indicate that the client is in the final stage of design work. Tender documents for the main contract will probably be issued in September. Construction work will take four years to complete.

www.gulfconstructionworldwide.com

great news :)

I must say that this building looks bland, uninspiring, usual, and ordinary. That is, until the magnificent arch. It is perhaps the only feature to redeem this skyscraper. It is a sad day when these architects and engineers, who get well paid, can't find a more creative design for the crown jewel of Kuwait.

I must say its a new twist in the "hole on top" design concept.

either the people are 20 metres tall or that building doesn't look 320m. It's a stunning design though.

:( looks like my grandma on the crapperOh dear! Couldn't imagine. :eek:

If it goes ahead, this is one of those towers that could either look great or really, really baaaad IMO. The cladding and finishes would have to be top notch otherwise it will look like a terrible joke.

Looks like a bottle opener

i like the idea to build something that looks like a huge islamic relic where you can live (or work or whatever) in.
and i think they've made a beautiful design out of that idea.

New renders


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Great looking tower - i love it :okay:

I'm very happy to finally see architectural work that incorporates some of the best Islamic Floral Patterns & Geometry - very cool. :)

Learn more about Islamic Floral Patterns & Geometry
http://www.islamicarchitecture.org/art/islamic-geometry-and-floral-patterns.html

03/10/07

construction has begun, they are digging up the site and its currently at -1 floor.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/7amani1/DSC00210.jpg

if any of the moderators would change the title to U/C, i'll appreciate it :D

This looks pretty nice.
That 2nd render could satisfy the people who wanted the SWFC to have a circle in the top :D

fantastic news Crazy :)

Great news, yah! :)

Oriental style architecture in Western style building...great!

Oriental?
don't you mean Islamic?:bash:

dont really like it and its got a bit of a risky helicopter pad

when will it be finished

As I remember, the actual construction has not started yet... They are preparing the site for that... It seems it took a long time to start building this tower...
We need to have an update from the tower site...
When it will be finished? Well, If they start this year (2008), they are prapably need three years to finish it... Let's say, it may be done by 2011... That's my guess!

hate to fly that helicopter there...

only one picture that's all what we have :D Any recent pixx !!!

updates.

new renderings for the tower have been released, revealing a new take on the "gate" concept. the tower design has changed to a more modern structure clad entirely in blue glass with steel panels on the side, the void at the top is smaller and the Islamic designs surrounding it have been removed. it looks more international and cosmopolitan than the former concept [which i thought was uninspiring/borderline tacky, save for the gate at the top]. a Four Seasons logo is also seen at the top, so it seems that this tower will house the luxury brand's property in the city.

the architect's website set the tower's completion date for 2011, with the height increased to 330 meters. details and renderings will be attached below.

enjoy.

ChaoticTranquility

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The project of the Gate of Kuwait has been driven within a very precise aspiration: Create a 80 storeys high landmark office tower in Kuwait City, a 330 meters tall icon in the skyline of the bay. Celebrate in a contemporary expression the Arabic culture, its refined designs and superb craftsmanship.
The project incorporates the following functions :
- a 5 star Hotel with 250 rooms, 3 restaurants, a wellness center, a leisure area with swimming pool, a business center and lounges.
- 30 000sqm of office component
- 4000sqm of retail
- a 2000sqm Convention center with support functions
- a panoramic restaurant and business club at the top of the gate

Client / Alshaya Properties
Tenant / Four Seasons Hotel/ Alshaya Corporate Office
Square meters / 100 000
Date / Completion Date 2011
Location / All Soor Streetm, Kuwait City, Kuwait

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updates.


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Thank You Common sens this is a XXI rst intrepretation of our arab and muslim identity moving forward stylish sleek yet influenced by islamic architecture !!!

THIS IS My friends , a unique signature tower for the Middle East ^^

BTW : 330 meters for 80 floors is more realistic ( like The Index in Dubai )

I think the spherical bridge is much better than the other one:

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Very beautiful and iconic !!!

no updates?

wow amazing!

biatiful

whats the towers use? i noticed on the bottom of one of the renders there was the four seasons hotel icon, is it mix use?

now thats better. i like the spherical bridge

can you please change the title to under construction and edite the height to 330 meters

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By q8hm

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^^im very surprized :) :cheers2: this is awsome

so they are building it? that's great news :)

Do you have any updates?

where is it located?

Long time no update hmm. :(

What a horrible looking islamic bottle opener!

^^ :lol: The company is reconsidering the design of the tower, some sources say, its going to be shorter twin towers. Renders are still not available.

^^ :lol: The company is reconsidering the design of the tower, some sources say, its going to be shorter twin towers. Renders are still not available.

too bad i kinda liked the design and its height

^^ :lol: The company is reconsidering the design of the tower, some sources say, its going to be shorter twin towers. Renders are still not available.

then does that mean they'll stop construction of the tower? but they already built the basement and how come the height of the tower is increased to 84 flrs?

They're building the multi-level car park, and not the tower's foundation.

They're building the multi-level car park, and not the tower's foundation.

car park for the tower, or is the tower not going to get built at all

too bad i kinda liked the design and its height
Yeah, they should build it as planned.

They're building the multi-level car park, and not the tower's foundation.

but the multi level car park is on the foundation and the mall is on the car park and the building is on the mall!!!

but the multi level car park is on the foundation and the mall is on the car park and the building is on the mall!!!

that wuld be cool

Hi Thamerium or any other people from Kuwait City,

CAN WE PLEASEEE GET AN UPDATE HERE?!:(

The latest developments of the project was the completion of the building car park

And soon start construction of the tower
but sry im do not have any new pic

nice to know so did the tower reach ground level yet??

beautiful design

form last week its inverted...sorry

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Any updates?

Stylish design

March , 2012

the tower is now rising it looked like atleast 5 floors high

Please can we get an update on this Arabian design? Is it on hold?

from today, sorry for the very poor quality anyway the tower was about 15-18 floors high and am not very sure whether it is gate of kuwait , can anyone post the map of its location

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today!,

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Al Hamra Tower looks fantastic in that pic :)

^^ ill get more shots including some at night

^^I agree.....I makes me happy to see when a place is going to be built with something that represents them, that is unique to them.

X-posting updates from the Kuwait sub-forum:
Here's a bit of information to clear things up:
- The supertall Gate concept is NOT going through
- The final, approved concept has been designed by Gensler, the same architects behind The Avenues
- The final concept will consist of two towers: one will serve as the Alshaya headquarters and will be up to a maximum of 42 stories while the other will be the Four Seasons Hotel at 20-25 stories
- The towers will be positioned longitudinally along the site, with the headquarters tower next to Burj Jassim and the Four Seasons on the other end of the site
- The towers will be joined by a four-story retail podium with an open plaza at the front
- The design is very clean and simple; both towers will be solid rectangular blocks with a mix of dark and light glass, but will have setbacks and openings at the top of each
- There will be a metal skin on two sides of each building and they will weave through each other in layers to create a unique visual effect

Construction on the complex is due to begin by the end of this year with completion anticipated by early to mid 2015. The parking facility has already been built and should already have power and plumbing supplied to it.

Source: I used to work with Alshaya and have access to two renderings of the final buildings, but I don't think I can't show them until they are formally announced to the public. I'll see what I can do to get them out here before.

CT

ChaoticTranquility, please confirm the following-

(1) Does this project (Gate of Kuwait Tower) still contain a super-tall?
(2) Has the construction work started?

Hmmm... I preferred the original renderings.

Recent render of Gate of Kuwait development by KEO for Alshaya:

http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles25/1755863/projects/5668661/cd3c3f14c760911ec3a58e5ae5e936cc.jpg
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Gate-of-Kuwait/5668661

Can anyone confirm this as the revised project?

Recent render of Gate of Kuwait development by KEO for Alishaya:

http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles25/1755863/projects/5668661/cd3c3f14c760911ec3a58e5ae5e936cc.jpg
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Gate-of-Kuwait/5668661

Can anyone confirm this as the revised project?

beautiful!

2013-04-03 by q8hm

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