One more time, very nice and interesting shots. Thank you very much.

A very simple question: are some workers on Pentominium's site?

no contract with the main builder = no workers on site

so this is not under construction....damn it!

one day it willl be, jst maybe not soon! :lol:

10/July/2009

The Pentominium

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sorry to ask but in the last pics it shows concrete pile then broken down to the ground whats it mean please ?

These pixs show no one on site! No equipment! No construction! No Progress!

sorry to ask but in the last pics it shows concrete pile then broken down to the ground whats it mean please ?

That's always the case isn't it? So the rebar of the concrete pile can be connected to the rest of the foundation forming one solid part. ( I hope I'm right here)

thanks for Paul

THIS TROM TRIDENT THIS MORNING......

From: kamna@tihglobal.ae
To: Subject: RE: Pentominium
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:43:46 +0400


Dear Sir,

Thank you for your email dated 28 June 2009.

As we are in a contractual relationship, each party has certain obligations and rights to fulfil. As the Developer we confirm that the progress on the Pentominium project is as follows:


M/s Swiss Boring has completed the challenging and exceptionally deep piling and shoring works (a newsletter was sent to this effect in the month of March to all Home Owners , a copy of which we reattach);
The Main Contractor for the Pentominium has already been appointed;
A prominent Bank is on board to project financing the Pentominium.
As you are aware, we are a RERA registered Developer and the Pentominium is a registered project with an active Escrow Account.

Kindly note that construction is progressing well at this stage and it would certainly be very premature to assume that the Pentominium is delayed from an overall perspective. Despite a downturn in the market, the liquidity problems and cancellations of many projects, Trident only embarked on six towers since 2002. To date we have delivered four out of six towers. Trident has an enviable track record in completing its announced projects and requests you to extend your cooperation until we successfully complete this iconic project.

Yours sincerely

Kamna Tandon

Customer Service

Trident International Holdings FZCO

Telephone: +971 (4) 3689225

Facsimile: +971 (4)

E-mail: kamna@tihglobal.com

www.tihglobal.com

Our working hours are from 9am to 6pm, Sunday to Thursday.

so who is the main contractor ?:)

Al Habtoor, Arabtec, TAV , ACC, DCE or something else?

:nuts:At this rate the tower should be finished by the first half of 2050

Kindly note that construction is progressing well at this stage...........

Was that suppose to be a joke?



thanks for Paul

:nuts:At this rate the tower should be finished by the first half of 2050

:nuts::nuts::nuts:

Kindly note that construction is progressing well at this stage...........

Was that suppose to be a joke?
I think its like a spam email or letter they forward to all the buyers..:lol:
Lets just hope the progress will be true

wow look at the foundation very deep I think this project is going to take a while to go up but lets hope it doesn't stop

looks like an Egyptian excavation site....has the bubble truly burst and everyone abandoned and deserted this beautiful idea?? :fiddle:


02/July/2009

The Pentominium

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yes, theres not any workers in sight. may be they work at night lol.

looks like an Egyptian excavation site....has the bubble truly burst and everyone abandoned and deserted this beautiful idea?? :fiddle:

Indeed, we've seen this hole before somewhere...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3689365004_b632d81d29.jpg
(the two have much in common, strange)

This is moving very slowly but i am sure we will see some movement in the next few weeks.........

17/July/2009

The Pentominium

dewatering in progress ,the site is blocked by the Marina Arcade staff

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The area is a logistic nightmare

O man, I really hope this one gets built; I like the design a lot.

Well, this is gonna take a long time to get up there ... but just as long as it does. Definitely one of the best looking/designed towers ever! :)

What's the Marina Arcade?

What's the Marina Arcade?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=535695

forgive my ignorance, but is the the height (618m) by roof or spire?
btw: great looking tower, will be a prominent addition to dubai's skyline.

^^ The 618m includes the spire. :cheers:

i just went on there website they said this building is only 516 METERS not 618.

^^ I believe the 516m was the original height, before the change and spire was added.

thx for the information! 516m is still pretty tall. :)

thx for the information! 516m is still pretty tall. :)

Yes, but 618m is even better!! :banana: :D

Yes, but 618m is even better!! :banana: :D

I do not think there is a spire!

The top of the crown is at 516m..:banana:

^^ Nope, 618 meters as Culwulla showed us more than one year ago:

this is only 200m lower then mightyBurjD
Does everyone think the developer realised it wasnt much lower then SPIRE, so what the hell.?
i think pentomiuim looks better with the spire.
Chicagos SPIRE people will be pissed. they cant even add a 9m spire to beat pentomium?
atleast SPIRe will be tallest building in America and tallest units outside of Dubai.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2649302024_fe98f13e68_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2649302026_bc14ee882f_o.jpg

so thin...

^^ Nope, 618 meters as Culwulla showed us more than one year ago:


Sorry, the spire is not being considered at this stage.......

and what do you mean by that ? are u involved in the project ?

this is such a beautiful building!

thin like a supermodel..

The final product is going to be incredible. Especially with how slender it will be.

When complete, Pentominium will rank up there with the very best towers in the world IMO. It will look even more mind-blowing due to its location I feel.

WORKS STARTING UP AGAIN IN NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!!
:banana:

If that's true, it's great news!

If that's true, it's great news!

Just driven past the site.....machines recommenced excavation works!:banana:

Great news!! Next time you drive by also take some pictures please. I don't wanna miss anaything on the construction of this tower.

WORKS STARTING UP AGAIN IN NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!!
:banana:
Are you involved with this project somehow?

WORKS STARTING UP AGAIN IN NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!!
:banana:
^^Give please link to the source of information.

If this information is authentic then it's the best news I've heard out of Dubai in ages!

We need some more solid details than just this though.

I want to have the top floor!





:horse:

I want to have the top floor!





:horse:

If you get the top floor, let me know your average time you spend in the elevator everyday. :D

If this information is authentic then it's the best news I've heard out of Dubai in ages!

We need some more solid details than just this though.


Its true....just wait for Imre's next Construction update photographs.

^^Give please link to the source of information.

Here's the requested link (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=40321940&postcount=1289)

^^This is understandable. I would like to know the source of this information.

Starting of work is indeed eminent and the main contractor is probably ACC.

^^ YAY!!! :banana: Fantastic news! It would seem that things are slowing beginning to turn around finally...:)

Its true....just wait for Imre's next Construction update photographs.

Will do! Thx for sharing the info:cheers:

Are you involved with this project BRAMBLE? :)

Starting of work is indeed eminent and the main contractor is probably ACC.

Let's hope it's ACC definitely. :)

Eversendai will work on the steel section, but not sure if the entire tower or only the extention areas at the side will be build out of steel.

Have the site offices from swissboring been taken away yet?

^^ Dunno. Drove by on Sunday but on the elevated ramp and couldn't take a pick from there into the site.

Swissboring there , main contractor still not , access road clean so they can work again :)

28/July/2009

The Pentominium

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i hope its going U/C in the next months:)

Starting of work is indeed eminent and the main contractor is probably ACC.

Correct...your source is accurate!:)

Eversendai will work on the steel section, but not sure if the entire tower or only the extention areas at the side will be build out of steel.


Combination of steel and reinforced concrete.

Let's hope it's ACC definitely. :)


Yep....

Combination of steel and reinforced concrete.

I know that the central core will be reinforced concrete but my doubt about the rest of the structure being steel was that Eversendai (through Hyder) has ordered only 2500 tons of special steel profiles and that seamed kind a low ... unless they are doing the same they did in Burj Dubai: order the special steel materials from the only producer of such, and then buy the less special steel from other suppliers.

Although work is going on, it seems kinda slow to me.

Although work is going on, it seems kinda slow to me.

I guess you could say it's...

http://i31.tinypic.com/6ezz8m.jpg

Boring?

HAHAHAHA. Wow that was lame.

Although work is going on, it seems kinda slow to me.

Well, I'll take slow over nothing at all! Any day of the week! :banana:

Hi all.

Nice update Imre. Great news on the contractor info.

I picked this one as one of the projects I am going to watch and save pics of a couple of years ago now so I have pics from the start - sweet. I like the design.

We can see in one of Imre's shots that the hole is over 15 meters deep - comparable to the BD's excavation.

:cheers:

The excavation goes down to -19.4!
Some way to go yet!

Well, I'll take slow over nothing at all! Any day of the week! :banana:

Well said!

Raft will be in by the end of the year.......

I picked this one as one of the projects I am going to watch and save pics of a couple of years ago now so I have pics from the start - sweet. I like the design.



Me too...I was wanted to do that with the Chicago Spire, but since it's in that "silent" situation, I decided to do this with Pentominium...
:cheers:

Yes, it is good to see that some work is going on, but I definitly don't think they are going to make their current due date for completion. I'm just hoping that once construction starts, this doesn't become the next al attar for speed of completion!

I really really hope U/C activity will start next month!!!!!.........

31/July/2009

The Pentominium

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more photos here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/imresolt/ThePentominiumConstructionPhotosDubaiMarina31July2009#

Well said!

Raft will be in by the end of the year.......

Thx, I'm just delighted that things are starting to move here now finally. I'm sure it's going to be a great experience and a lot of fun watching this amazing tower rise over the next few years.

Really appreciate all the info:cheers:

We can see in one of Imre's shots that the hole is over 15 meters deep - comparable to the BD's excavation.

:cheers:

I've always been amazed at how small this site is, I mean this is one seriously tall building and when you look at the size of that hole it's really hard to believe they can place a 600m+ tower in there. Fantastic what can be achieved with such dedication and tenacity huh. :)

One thing's for sure, there's gonna be so many awesome photo shoots on this build! :banana:

Maybe it's like Chicago Spire, only the core is deep underground and the rest is build around it. But I don't think so, and actually it isn't that small. If you look at the digging machine in the last photo update by Imre, it really seems quite big.

Hi all.

One thing's for sure, there's gonna be so many awesome photo shoots on this build! :banana:

Hi PG.

And I for one will be saving every shot... :banana:

The site is fair size but not large. I think what makes it look smaller is how tight it is to the surrounding buildings.

Does that make this a tight hole ? .....:lol: - :nuts: - :ohno:

:cheers:

Hi all.



Hi PG.

And I for one will be saving every shot... :banana:

The site is fair size but not large. I think what makes it look smaller is how tight it is to the surrounding buildings.


Does that make this a tight hole ? .....:lol: - :nuts: - :ohno:

:cheers:

Hi Fury, :hi:

Well, if you put it like that then I guess it does. :hilarious Had a gut feeling that was coming. :D

@Topic: Whoa, can you even imagine Pentominium/Infinity/tallest block, BAA all completed...?! What a skyline that will be! :)

Now if only Nakheel could resurrect NHT... well, I guess they'd need to resurrect themselves first huh!? :lol:

Actually, I'm glad to see a megaproject start from the beginning... Tokyo Sky Tree-style progress would be good though, no doubt ;)

We can only hope that progress on the Pentominium will speed up soon. I also heard that the tallest block has 3 unoccupied lots. Does anybody know what's going in those spots?

There is definitely one plot between the pentominium and marina 106 which we know nothing about.

There is the massive plot in front of the torch and marina heights. That's where marina sky towers was proposed and hopefully, nothing like that will get built and there will be something like 2 small towers and some public space.

There's a plot behind al seef, so between sulafa tower, al seef and the pentominium really, but that is not for a tower. There's supposed to be a dewa power station or something there.

Also a new plot has been created in front of infinity tower since the construction of a new bridge and demolition of the old one has made some space. Nothing is known about that plot though.

There is the massive plot in front of the torch and marina heights. That's where marina sky towers was proposed and hopefully, nothing like that will get built and there will be something like 2 small towers and some public space.

A park would be a fantastic idea! Once the tallest block is completed this whole area will be so crowed 24/7. With that kind of density and population it will be very important that people who live in these towers have someplace to go...to chill out even for a couple of hours every day in the open air. Especially if you are a family/couple who have kids. A mini mall would be a good idea also. That would save having to take the car out.

A park would be a fantastic idea! Once the tallest block is completed this whole area will be so crowed 24/7. With that kind of density and population it will be very important that people who live in these towers have someplace to go...to chill out even for a couple of hours every day in the open air. Especially if you are a family/couple who have kids. A mini mall would be a good idea also. That would save having to take the car out.

Hi P.G.....there may well be a low level Mall!

That's what the marina arcade is isn't it? (well if it ever gets built that is).

Hi P.G.....there may well be a low level Mall!

Hi BRAMBLE, :hi:

Really hope so, as this would be very convenient for the residents living here.

Hi BRAMBLE, :hi:

Really hope so, as this would be very convenient for the residents living here.

There will be....one day soon!:)

Works will slow down for a few days, apparently awaiting Permits from Dubai Municipality, but will start up again next week.

Tower as I have understood is frozen?

^^ No

There is definitely one plot between the pentominium and marina 106 which we know nothing about.

There is the massive plot in front of the torch and marina heights. That's where marina sky towers was proposed and hopefully, nothing like that will get built and there will be something like 2 small towers and some public space.

There's a plot behind al seef, so between sulafa tower, al seef and the pentominium really, but that is not for a tower. There's supposed to be a dewa power station or something there.

Also a new plot has been created in front of infinity tower since the construction of a new bridge and demolition of the old one has made some space. Nothing is known about that plot though.

But isn't there also a spot between Marina heights and The Torch. I heard that the marina sky towers were next to them, but what goes between them?Any ideas?

There will be....one day soon!:)

Works will slow down for a few days, apparently awaiting Permits from Dubai Municipality, but will start up again next week.

Sounds good to me! :)

Just wondering, do you have a rough idea of how long it will take before Pentominium is above ground?

Sounds good to me! :)

Just wondering, do you have a rough idea of how long it will take before Pentominium is above ground?

If it all goes to plan then it should be up to ground floor level in 12 months time. There are six basement levels above the raft apparently.:hi:

I've always been amazed at how small this site is, I mean this is one seriously tall building and when you look at the size of that hole it's really hard to believe they can place a 600m+ tower in there. Fantastic what can be achieved with such dedication and tenacity huh. :)

They aren't.

They aren't.

You mean they've actually moved the location of this building and only told you? :shocked:


:wink2:

He probably has huge spire on his mind...:)

If it all goes to plan then it should be up to ground floor level in 12 months time. There are six basement levels above the raft apparently.:hi:

:hi: I know it's almost impossible to predict what can happen in the construction business, especially with the financial crisis right now, but do you see this topping out around 2013-2014?

He probably has huge spire on his mind...:)

He's not the only one! :lol: :D

Hi all.

He's not the only one! :lol: :D

:hilarious:hilarious

We're not going through the spire ordeal again are we ?

The spire is part of the plans now - I think it looks good as does the entire design.

Hey Bramble. Are you involved in this project ? Can you get any plans and/or drawings or any other info ?

:cheers:

Hi all.



:hilarious:hilarious

We're not going through the spire ordeal again are we ?

The spire is part of the plans now - I think it looks good as does the entire design.

:cheers:

Sure hope not. :D

I agree, the spire is really cool, and the overall design is just awesome! It's a monster of a building! I must admit that at first I wasn't too sure about it [the spire], but it has grown on me.

This tower is going to totally dominate everything as far as Burj Dubai itself! :cheers:

The building around it are and will be extremely tall. Even one of these buildings on this block and place it in another city and it would be the center piece and all its glory. That being said, just imagine this building topping all those buildings making them look small? It really is going to be an incredible site to see.

dewatering still in progress, I spoke with the watchman and he confirmed that the ACC coming soon

07/August/2009

The Pentominium

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dewatering still in progress, I spoke with the watchman and he confirmed that the ACC coming soon


:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^ Great news!
So piling is finished? Does anyone know if piles are under the ramp? Will they do that in a later stadium or did we just missed that?

Thats a great day!:banana:

^^ Great news!
So piling is finished? Does anyone know if piles are under the ramp? Will they do that in a later stadium or did we just missed that?

Of course they are there

Yes, the ramp was only created once piling was finished and they needed to excavate deeper. :)

^^ Ok, thanks malec!

Interesting progress. :cheers:

dewatering still in progress, I spoke with the watchman and he confirmed that the ACC coming soon

Fantastic news! Can't wait for that day!

Thx Imre:cheers:

:hi: I know it's almost impossible to predict what can happen in the construction business, especially with the financial crisis right now, but do you see this topping out around 2013-2014?

Around 2014? It is hard to tell but I would say maybe even closer to early 2015.If it takes a year from now to start rising above ground (which should be mid-2010) and it rises at the rate of 5 floors a month, it will only take 2 years to reach final floor count. So, if work goes well, it could concievibly be done as early as mid 2013. But, I don't see progress going that fast.

Around 2014? It is hard to tell but I would say maybe even closer to early 2015.If it takes a year from now to start rising above ground (which should be mid-2010) and it rises at the rate of 5 floors a month, it will only take 2 years to reach final floor count. So, if work goes well, it could concievibly be done as early as mid 2013. But, I don't see progress going that fast.

Well, hopefully by the time this tower is out of the ground the whole financial situation will have much improved, so then maybe the progress on the superstructure will be really good. 5 floors a month sounds good to me! At that rate it would be done in no time! Of course, we could speculate for years to come... we do live in very unpredictable times... so we'll just have to sit back and watch how things turn out from this point on.

I'm just over the moon that work is finally starting here soon. :cheers:

[QUOTE=Parisian Girl;40938086]Fantastic news! Can't wait for that day!

Thx Imre:cheers:[/QUOT:badnews::colgate:E]


Hi PG,

piles are under ramp, its purely there for access and egress.

Perhaps ACC are employing Swissboring at the moment!

I will ask my contact regarding the completion date, but the last i heard was that it was a 52 month job....

That hole is all the Pentominiums!!!!!!!

What spire? :)

[QUOTE=Parisian Girl;40938086]Fantastic news! Can't wait for that day!

Thx Imre:cheers:[/QUOT:badnews::colgate:E]


Hi PG,

piles are under ramp, its purely there for access and egress.

Perhaps ACC are employing Swissboring at the moment!

I will ask my contact regarding the completion date, but the last i heard was that it was a 52 month job....

That hole is all the Pentominiums!!!!!!!

What spire? :)

Hi BRAMBLE,

Yes, I've figured that part out all by myself thank you! :banana: I just couldn't see them climbing up and down ladders to get into the site! :laugh:

Does this "52 month job" include time spent on the raft/basement levels? I'm thinking it must do of course.

Has the spire been removed from the plans after all? :cheers:

07/August/2009

The Pentominium

more pics :)

http://i26.tinypic.com/35bytmt.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/25rcle9.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2v3ljyc.jpg

Why is the projects status U/C, shouldn't it be on hold. I never see workers in any of the pictures and ther is no visual progress.

^^ There may not be anyone in those photos, but it's still U/C. Piling is done.

dewatering still in progress, I spoke with the watchman and he confirmed that the ACC coming soon

07/August/2009

^^ ;)

[QUOTE=BRAMBLE;40941120]

Hi BRAMBLE,

Yes, I've figured that part out all by myself thank you! :banana: I just couldn't see them climbing up and down ladders to get into the site! :laugh:

Does this "52 month job" include time spent on the raft/basement levels? I'm thinking it must do of course.

Has the spire been removed from the plans after all? :cheers:

Hi PG,

52 months from now.

No spire on the drawings..they may introduce it later.

Works on Pento site tend to be between 3pm and 11pm due to offsite restrictions of other Contractors.

Its gathering pace....:horse:

Why is the projects status U/C, shouldn't it be on hold. I never see workers in any of the pictures and ther is no visual progress.

That's because the pictures are usually taken on a friday which is a day off.

Wow.. Dubai certainly is trying to grab every record!

What spire? :)

They added it last year

^^We need some render DUBAI ADDICTION ;)

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/8779/02lq1.jpg

Great project! Dubai dont knows the word "impossible" :)

awesome... its really something... :banana:

[QUOTE=Parisian Girl;40941648]

Hi PG,

52 months from now.

No spire on the drawings..they may introduce it later.

Works on Pento site tend to be between 3pm and 11pm due to offsite restrictions of other Contractors.

Its gathering pace....:horse:

Hi BRAMBLE,

Thx for the info. :cheers:

But wasn't the spire introduced long time ago? Clearly seen in the render above, posted by malec [originally by bizzybonita].

[QUOTE=BRAMBLE;40960748]

Hi BRAMBLE,

Thx for the info. :cheers:

But wasn't the spire introduced long time ago? Clearly seen in the render above, posted by malec [originally by bizzybonita].

Hi PG,

whats shown on a render and what is on the Construction drawings are two different things.
I am told that permission has yet to be granted for the spire, so at the moment it doesnt exist. It may be introduced in the future.:)

^^ I'm happy about that...:D

Hi PG,

whats shown on a render and what is on the Construction drawings are two different things.
I am told that permission has yet to be granted for the spire, so at the moment it doesnt exist. It may be introduced in the future.:)

Hi BRAMBLE,

That's true, of course, as my own father is an architect.

I was just under the impression all along though - along with almost everyone else here too I suppose - that the spire was a done deal! Didn't realize that it was still not official yet.. If this is true, then I really do hope that the spire will be introduced, even at the very last stage of topping out, as I think it's just beautiful. The spire really completes the building IMO. :cheers:

^^ I'm happy about that...:D

Happy about what? No spire or yes spire?? :D

I love the design of this one. It's going to be quite a monster.

dewatering still in progress, I spoke with the watchman and he confirmed that the ACC coming soon


Thanks for the great news and update Imre! :banana::banana::banana:

Hi BRAMBLE,

That's true, of course, as my own father is an architect.

I was just under the impression all along though - along with almost everyone else here too I suppose - that the spire was a done deal! Didn't realize that it was still not official yet.. If this is true, then I really do hope that the spire will be introduced, even at the very last stage of topping out, as I think it's just beautiful. The spire really completes the building IMO. :cheers:

You know, at first, I really did not like spire being introduced. It gave me an impression of cheating for height. However, this design (with the spire) has grown on me (...it took several months...) but I now actually want it to be built after all. The way they designed it makes it really cool looking. I do hope they go ahead and add it. :banana::banana::banana:

Hi BRAMBLE,

That's true, of course, as my own father is an architect.

I was just under the impression all along though - along with almost everyone else here too I suppose - that the spire was a done deal! Didn't realize that it was still not official yet.. If this is true, then I really do hope that the spire will be introduced, even at the very last stage of topping out, as I think it's just beautiful. The spire really completes the building IMO. :cheers:

Hi PG,

i agree with you! I hope they get permission!:)

Bramble, the spire is shown in all the lastest models and renders. There were even a few front elevations of the tower (so sort of like a construction plan) showing the spire and the total height as well. Maybe since the chicago spire is firmly in the ground and looks like it will stay there as well for a good while, then they might not bother building it.

Bramble, the spire is shown in all the lastest models and renders. There were even a few front elevations of the tower (so sort of like a construction plan) showing the spire and the total height as well. Maybe since the chicago spire is firmly in the ground and looks like it will stay there as well for a good while, then they might not bother building it.

Hi, heres a clue...what major construction work is being undertaken at the moment past Jebel Ali?:)

Dunno, there was the waterfront but now nothing??? :dunno:

Dunno, there was the waterfront but now nothing??? :dunno:

The new airport....:)

Oh right, I think I get it now, thanks. :)
Then surely Nakheel tower could never have gotten built to the height it was (1km)

Oh right, I think I get it now, thanks. :)
Then surely Nakheel tower could never have gotten built to the height it was (1km)

Only with the same permission.

This is what i have been told but it sounds credible doesnt it?:)

Happy about what? No spire or yes spire?? :D

No spire...:laugh:

I mean, I have to say that the spire grown on me too...Just, I can't accept such a big spire...It's just kinda too much of cheating...When you take a look at Dubai's diagrams at SSP you'll know what I mean...:D

But I would like to see spire up there, just a little bit shorter...:okay:

No spire...:laugh:

I mean, I have to say that the spire grown on me too...Just, I can't accept such a big spire...It's just kinda too much of cheating...When you take a look at Dubai's diagrams at SSP you'll know what I mean...:D

But I would like to see spire up there, just a little bit shorter...:okay:

Did you see Burj Dubai's spire? It's almost 200 meters tall!

Did you see Burj Dubai's spire? It's almost 200 meters tall!

Yeah, I know...But BD's spire is different...It's so elegant...It fit there perfectly...

But on the Pentominium is just 100 m stick (2 actually)... :)

Did you see Burj Dubai's spire? It's almost 200 meters tall!

it's not really 200m, the actual spire or pinnacle is 80m that is visible, if u want to count the whole pinnacle it's 143m. the steel section is 153m.

^^ Yeah...And on the Pentominium is visible over 100 meters...:D:D

And if u want to count the whole pinnacle it's over 200 meters...So...:D

You know, at first, I really did not like spire being introduced. It gave me an impression of cheating for height. However, this design (with the spire) has grown on me (...it took several months...) but I now actually want it to be built after all. The way they designed it makes it really cool looking. I do hope they go ahead and add it. :banana::banana::banana:

Same here. :) I agree also about the way they've designed the spire... it just looks right to me the way it "connects" with the building. Sweet indeed! :cheers:

Hi PG,

i agree with you! I hope they get permission!:)

Hi BRAMBLE,

You know, havin' gotten to like the spire now so much I think it would be a real shame if it was dropped. Surely not...?!

Thx for all the info. Much appreciated! :cheers:

No spire...:laugh:

I mean, I have to say that the spire grown on me too...Just, I can't accept such a big spire...It's just kinda too much of cheating...When you take a look at Dubai's diagrams at SSP you'll know what I mean...:D

But I would like to see spire up there, just a little bit shorter...:okay:

:lol: I say SPIRE!! All the way!! :D

Well, let's see how it goes, hopefully they will make the right decision and everyone will be happy with the end result. Gotta keep the investors happy! :D


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Hi BRAMBLE,

You know, havin' gotten to like the spire now so much I think it would be a real shame if it was dropped. Surely not...?!

Thx for all the info. Much appreciated! :cheers:

You are welcome.....stay happy!:banana:

:lol: I say SPIRE!! All the way!! :D

Well, let's see how it goes, hopefully they will make the right decision and everyone will be happy with the end result. Gotta keep the investors happy! :D


:cheers:

We'll see...It will be exciting to wait...;)

:cheers:

You are welcome.....stay happy!:banana:

:cheers:

I will try...:)

We'll see...It will be exciting to wait...;)

:cheers:

I'm just trying to visualize what Pentominium will look like standing behind PT, ER, and all the other towers on this block...:nuts: What an awesome sight/day that will be huh!? :cheers:

I'm just trying to visualize what Pentominium will look like standing behind PT, ER, and all the other towers on this block...:nuts: What an awesome sight/day that will be huh!? :cheers:

Exactly...It's gonna be 2nd tallest in Dubai...Crazy...

Can't wait to see Dubai with my own eyes one day...:)

:cheers:

Same here. :) I agree also about the way they've designed the spire... it just looks right to me the way it "connects" with the building. Sweet indeed! :cheers:

It is amazing for sure. But just for curiosity, how tall would it be without the spire? Would it still be the second tallest building in the city, or would Burj Al Alam take that placement. I heard that without the spire, it would be somewhere in the 1600ft. range. None the less, I hope the spire is built. It fits in well with the building.

Exactly...It's gonna be 2nd tallest in Dubai...Crazy...

Can't wait to see Dubai with my own eyes one day...:)

:cheers:

Don't worry, you will! :)Time is on your side ... it'll be a few years yet before this is topped out. Then it will be party time in Dubai as we toast yet another awesome super-tall skyscraper added to the list! :banana:

It is amazing for sure. But just for curiosity, how tall would it be without the spire? Would it still be the second tallest building in the city, or would Burj Al Alam take that placement. I heard that without the spire, it would be somewhere in the 1600ft. range. None the less, I hope the spire is built. It fits in well with the building.

If I remember correctly, Pentominium was originally something like 516m, while this thread now says the building will be 618m. That's a massive difference huh. As we know, our friend here, BRAMBLE, has said that the spire is not included yet, so we will have to wait and see what happens on this I guess. After Burj Dubai, this will be tops in Dubai. Without the spire, this building will still be a massive 516m and will still be taller than Burj Al Alam. Albeit by not very much. Nothing wrong with that! But I'm definitely hoping for 618m. :D

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14/August/2009

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can't wait for this to be finished

nice pics imre. I hope there will be even more action on this site in the next weeks.

If I remember correctly, Pentominium was originally something like 516m, while this thread now says the building will be 618m. That's a massive difference huh. As we know, our friend here, BRAMBLE, has said that the spire is not included yet, so we will have to wait and see what happens on this I guess. After Burj Dubai, this will be tops in Dubai. Without the spire, this building will still be a massive 516m and will still be taller than Burj Al Alam. Albeit by not very much. Nothing wrong with that! But I'm definitely hoping for 618m. :D

:cheers:

I'm hoping for 618m. as well. And even though a 102m. spire seems like cheating, it goes really well with the building. It's gonna be the pinnacle of the tallest block!:banana:

Interesting photos, Imre. :cheers:

That's a great update. :banana:

Imre for president!

I'm hoping for 618m. as well. And even though a 102m. spire seems like cheating, it goes really well with the building. It's gonna be the pinnacle of the tallest block!:banana:

Yes, it does seem like cheating alright, but this spire looks just great with the overall design. It really compliments the building. :)

The incredible thing about Pentominium is that it will be situated on the "tallest block in the world", and yet, it will tower over all them! It will stand at just over 200m (with spire) above Princess Tower alone! Can you imagine!? I think Damac Heights (which is on hold) comes closest at 426m, or something like that. Double the height of Infinity! INSANELY BIG!! :banana:

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww!! Another super tall project for Dubai, huh!!! I guess Dubai will soon dominate the world's tall and massive skyline!

The excavation goes down to -19.4!
Some way to go yet!

14/August/2009
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so the excavation goes down an additonal 4 metres. Any idea about how deep the excavation at BAA will go? should be something very similar.

cool buildings

Yes, it does seem like cheating alright, but this spire looks just great with the overall design. It really compliments the building. :)

The incredible thing about Pentominium is that it will be situated on the "tallest block in the world", and yet, it will tower over all them! It will stand at just over 200m (with spire) above Princess Tower alone! Can you imagine!? I think Damac Heights (which is on hold) comes closest at 426m, or something like that. Double the height of Infinity! INSANELY BIG!! :banana:


It is insanely big, but isn't Marina 106 the second tallest? I heard that it is going to be 1385ft. Besides, it is unlikely that Damac Heights is going to get built. I think Damac's best in the tallest block will have to be Ocean Heights for now. However, you won't hear me complaining if Damac Heights actually gets built! It sure would be nice for the gap between Infinity Tower and Emarate Marina to have something tall. It would balance the tallest block.:cheers:

Amazing,love it.

It is insanely big, but isn't Marina 106 the second tallest? I heard that it is going to be 1385ft. Besides, it is unlikely that Damac Heights is going to get built. I think Damac's best in the tallest block will have to be Ocean Heights for now. However, you won't hear me complaining if Damac Heights actually gets built! It sure would be nice for the gap between Infinity Tower and Emarate Marina to have something tall. It would balance the tallest block.:cheers:

Well, that's true, if Damac Heights never materializes then yes, Marina 106 will be the second tallest. I hope DH does get built however as another 400m+ in that location would be awesome indeed! A very nice balance, as you say. There isn't much between them anyway....something like 4-6m I think, so not too shabby huh.

I'm just imagining the views in every direction from the top levels of Pentominium.....priceless! But these views come with one hell of a price tag, too! :cheers:

21/August/2009

The Pentominium

main contractor has arrived:)


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WOW, i can't believe that this beauty will really be built. I hope that nothing will goes wrong with this one, since it's on of THE BEST towers that have ever been designed for Dubai.

A great day for Dubai, for the tallest block and for Pentominium! :banana:

Thanks for the pics Imre!

21/August/2009

The Pentominium

main contractor has arrived:)

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^^ Great news, great pics :)

More good news! Ok. Dubai is waking up again!!! I guess this means the progress will pick up now! I see you are able to take some good close ups and angle shots that most people could not do.

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:dance:

Yes!!!!!!! Now work should really speed up. Great pictures, great progress!:cheers:

we all wait with baited breath .

:banana::banana::banana: Great news! :banana::banana::banana:

What a big and deep excavation ! Its so huge !

Excellent news. Welcome ACC! By the time some of the other marina supertalls top-out, this one should be just getting above street level. Nice to have near constant construction.

Though probably a bit noisy for all the residents of neighborhood.

Great news... Finally.

AWESOME!! :banana: It's been a long wait but that day has finally arrived!

Things are beginning to turn round again! :)

Great News! The Pentominium is a beauty!

another 600m tower will raise at Dubai....
i wonder how many proposal construction 600m tower will raise at Dubai only..??

Skycrapercity just ROCKS !!!


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:bow: (updates)

This is one of the best building designs in the world! Not to mention 2027ft. !!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for it to rise. When almost everything else is done, this will still be rising! The roof of the tallest block!:banana:

good news !!

I think this one will be a major in the future history of skyscrapers so watch this one closely. It will be almost a bit scary to watch when it grows above the rest of the supertalls on the block. The great part is that Imre will probably be able to get in to some of the completed surrounding buildings and take some very awesome angle shots.
Can not wait!!! :cheers::banana::cheers:

wow! i didnt realize they were already building this thing

Yep, there definitly building this. It's gonna be amazing when it's done. If all goes well it should start rising early next year.:)

Yep, there definitly building this. It's gonna be amazing when it's done. If all goes well it should start rising early next year.:)

I aggree! The ground work should be done by the end of this year. But the raise above the 1st floor may not be seen until the later part of 2010.

28/August/2009

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ACC sign has been covered, maybe they are checking the SSC ?:)

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Glad to see some more progress, but what is going on here now?

^^ piling excavation i think

Can't wait for the first floors to be poured :)

Imagine when the basement levels are done and this finally hits ground level! Then it's 600m+ skyward! :D

Dubai rocks so much!!!!!!

Dubai,the city of 2000'ft skyscrapers!I love this city it's so futuristic!

this will be great!

The slowest part of the construction is this phase. Once it gets to ground level, then it will shoot up into the stars. :D

yes the digging now is at a possitive stage .

Dubai,the city of 2000'ft skyscrapers!I love this city it's so futuristic!

Amazing endeed. But there really are only 2 buildings in dubai that close to or exceeding 2000 ft (Burj Dubai and Pentominium). Unless you count Nakeel Tower, One Dubai or One Park Avenue. But I won't count any of them til' they start construction for real.:) None the less, Dubai still probably has more 2000 ft. skyscrapers then any other city in the world. It's insane.:nuts:

Once it gets to ground level, then it will shoot up into the stars. :D

^^ :lol::lol:

just curious....when will this project start constructing?

or is it suspended? .........

just curious....when will this project start constructing?

or is it suspended? .........

^^read the posts before yours....

Considering the current progress, when do you think the floor will be poured? Is there a set date for when the developers say it is going to rise?

^^ Difficult to say but my guess is October / November.

This year?!:eek2: I never thought it would be that soon!! That's excellent!

Does anyone know how deep that hole is?

Does anyone know how deep that hole is?

A little more than 19m:)

Considering the current progress, when do you think the floor will be poured? Is there a set date for when the developers say it is going to rise?

December:)

A little more than 19m:)

December:)

Hi BRAMBLE, :hi:

Thx for all the great info you've put our way. Much appreciated. :)

04/September/2009

The Pentominium

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there we go!!!! thanks for pics Imre!!

^^^^

Incredible good update Imre!!!


Works are fully on there way now. :banana:


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Ouch! I hope those are not toilet seats!!!! :nuts:

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^^ Do they have TOTO written on them? :dunno:

Cool pictures. About a year ago, I was worried that this one might not get built, so it is really great that there is some definite progress. I would guess that this and Damac Heights will be the last ones to top out in the tallest block. I'd guess that would be around mid 2014?

Pentominium reflects Dubai's soaring skyscraper ambitions

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By Saifur Rahman, Business Editor
Published: September 05, 2009, 22:57

Dubai: Construction of the 618-metre-tall Pentominium tower - one of the world's tallest man-made structures - in Dubai Marina will not only boost investor confidence, but also help Dubai reinforce its position as the city with one of the largest collections of skyscapers.

When completed, the residential tower will host 120 floors above ground. Designed by architects Aedas and funded by developers Trident International Holdings (TIH), the project is expected to be completed in 48 months.

According to reports, Dubai currently has 390 completed high-rises, with 321 more under construction, and 551 planned.

In addition, Dubai is expected to be the site of more buildings with 100 floors or more than any other city in the world by 2015. Some of these supertall buildings include Burj Dubai (162 floors), The Pentominium (120 floors), Burj Al Alam (108 floors), Marina 101 (101 floors), Princess Tower (107 floors) and the now on-hold Nakheel Harbour Tower (more than 200 floors, 1.4 kilometres). This far outpaces other leading metropolises in terms of towers with more than 100 habitable floors.

No city other than Dubai and Chicago hosts more than one supertower. Chicago has two - the 108-storey Sears Tower and the 100-storey John Hancock Centre. A third, the 118-floor 7 South Dearborn tower, is under construction.

The city of Dubai has 53 buildings under planning, development and construction that stand taller than 180 metres, and 44 buildings stand taller than 200 metres. Only Hong Kong and New York City are ahead of Dubai in highrises taller than 200 metres with 52 and 50 high-rises respectively.

By the end of 2010, Dubai will have more than 80 high-rises taller than 200 metres However, by the end of 2008, Dubai had already built nine high-rises whose heights exceed 300 metres; in comparison, Hong Kong and Chicago have six.

Wazir Daredia, Executive Director and CEO of Trident International Holdings, told Gulf News, "Pentominium is a unique project that escalates the concept of luxury living to new heights and with construction major ACC [Arabian Construction Company] on board, the project has joined an exquisite bouquet of brand partnerships we have forged for the development. ACC is one of the leading players and their portfolio of accomplished and ongoing projects speaks volumes about their expertise and creditability.

"Following completion of probably the world's most challenging enabling works, which involved pilings up to a record 65 metres to support approximately 3,500 square metres of footprint area and installation of approximately 250 piles by the world's leading enabling company - Swissboring - ACC has mobilised to take over the Pentominium development programme with a value of $400 million (Dh1.47 billion)."

The Pentominium will be the tallest all-residential building in the world upon completion and it currently has the highest projected height of any residential building under construction, according to Aedas.

"It is expected to be 8 metres taller than the 150-storey Chicago Spire, which is on hold in Chicago. The Pentominium is projected to be the second-tallest building in the world after the Burj Dubai," the company's website says.

The word Pentominium has been derived from two words - penthouse and condominium. Each living space will have its own foyer and smart biometric access control.

Every apartment will consist of either a half or a whole floor (more than 600 square metres).

ACC has been assigned the construction contract to build the project, TIH announced yesterday.

"With a strong pedigree of iconic projects under its belt, ACC also boasts solid expertise in high-rises, with structures such as Princess Tower (414 metres), Elite Residence (380 metres), Rose Tower (333 metres) and The Westin Hotel. ACC came across as the natural winner and choice," Daredia said.

The partnerships for Pentominium include the world-renowned Italian luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo which is doing a select few Salvatore Ferragamo branded penthouses in which other brands such as Rolls Royce, Swarovski, Bang and Olufsen, Tiffany and Co, Damas, Quintessentially, Davidoff, Azimut Yachts and Six Senses Resort and Spas are other strategic utility providers.

"It is the first time that these brands have lent their name to a realty proposition. They would be providing niche offerings from their respective portfolios to the exclusive Pentominium residents. Noor Islamic Bank which maintains the escrow management for the Pentominium is also the banker to the project," Daredia said.

Trident remains the only private developer with the highest project announced to delivery ratio. Trident has delivered four towers out of the six announced with the fifth racing to be delivered in the fourth quarter of this year.

"In the current market dynamics and new world order, deliverables will be the measure of success," Daredia said.

This is expected to boost investor confidence, analysts say.

"The Pentominium was launched as a niche product. Its developer has developed customers for such a luxury niche product. It's a very good sign," property analyst Sudhir Kumar, managing director of Realtors International, told Gulf News.

"With this, Dubai is reinforcing its position as a global centre for development and growth. It proves that mistakes could be corrected even in times of economic recession. The private sector is playing its role in realising the government's development vision."

Tarek Ramadan, chairman of Tharaa Holding, said, "It's definitely good news and will help boost investor confidence, especially at a time when developers have been shelving projects. This is one private developer which is showing that one could withstand the pressures of economic crisis. With building material costs down, Trident has also managed to lower construction costs significantly, which will help it to manage construction better."

ACC is renowned for its credentials in working fast track across the segments in which it operates including infrastructure and civil construction, turnkey contracting, value engineering.

Hassan Auji, General Manager of ACC, said, "This assignment further endorses ACC's passion for developing quality projects throughout the Middle East and consistently demonstrates its ability to deliver to the highest of expectations."

Trident has engaged Hyder Consulting for structural engineering, cladding and glass curtain wall, vertical transportation, etc.

"The Pentominium Tower will be a reminder to future generations of Trident's ambition and vision together with ACCs construction and organisational skills and capabilities. "We have mobilised a team of our top high-rise experts to start planning this challenging project," Auji added.

The design aim is to provide the most luxurious apartments in the world, with each residence having access to a 24-hour-a-day butler service.

Trident has also secured deals with external companies to ensure owners can make use of a Rolls-Royce or high-end sports car of their choice, and sailing trips on luxury yachts in the Gulf.

The top floors of the Pentominium will contain a Sky Lounge, Sky Pool, Business Centre and a private observation deck along with health clubs and a cigar lounge, squash courts, a banqueting hall and private theatre.

The history of Dubai skyscrapers

The history of skyscrapers in Dubai began with the construction of the 149-metre Dubai World Trade Centre in 1979, which is regarded to be the first skyscraper in the city. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in the Middle East.

Since 1999, and especially from 2005 onwards, Dubai has been on an extremely large skyscraper building boom, with all 28 of its buildings over 200 metres tall completed after 1999.

Dubai currently has 390 completed high-rises, but that number is increasing every year. With 321 highrises under construction, and 551 planned highrises, Dubai's skyline is rapidly changing. In addition, Dubai is expected to be the site of more buildings with 100 floors or more than any other city in the world by 2015.

It will also have the biggest number of high-rises taller than 200 metres, surpassing New York City and Hong Kong.

The largest and arguably the most famous construction project currently taking place in Dubai is the Burj Dubai, which began construction in 2004.

The Burj Dubai is now topped out and is the tallest building, freestanding structure and man-made structure of any kind ever built on the planet. The Burj Dubai topped out on January 17, 2009 at 818 metres and it became the tallest free-standing structure in the world on September 12, 2007, surpassing the 553-metre CN Tower in Toronto, Canada.

The building also surpassed the height of Taipei 101, the current tallest building in the world, on July 21, 2007.

However, as only completed structures are measured as buildings, Burj Dubai will not officially gain the title of tallest building in the world until its completion this year.

The proposed Nakheel Harbour Tower is another extremely tall development planned for construction in Dubai. Set to rise at least 1,400 metres in height, with 200 floors, this building would surpass the Burj Dubai to become the tallest structure in the world if constructed.
- Staff Report

Definition: No norms

A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building. There is no official definition or height above which a building may clearly be classified as a skyscraper. Most cities define the term empirically; even a building of 80 metres may be considered a skyscraper if it protrudes above its built environment and changes the overall skyline of the city.
-Staff Report

Highest height: Records

The Pentominium will be the tallest all-residential building in the world upon completion and it currently has the highest projected height of any residential building under construction. It is expected to be eight metres taller than the 150-storey Chicago Spire, which is on hold in Chicago. The Pentominium is projected to be the second-tallest building in the world after Burj Dubai.
- Staff Report

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Pentominium reflects Dubai's soaring skyscraper ambitions

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Wooow Dubai Rooocks ! ! ! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

I found a mistake in the article. The pentominium would be the thirt tallest building and not the second tallest. After the Burj Dubai and the currently under construction Shanghai Tower with a height of 632m. It's a shame that journalists don't do any reaearch, before writing an article.

yeah and the image is wrong, isnt it, the roof of pento would be about the same height (500m) as burj al arabs. they forgot that the spire is 612m, not the roof. damn cheaters ;-)

I found a mistake in the article. The pentominium would be the thirt tallest building and not the second tallest. After the Burj Dubai and the currently under construction Shanghai Tower with a height of 632m. It's a shame that journalists don't do any reaearch, before writing an article.

probably they just googled and found an old diagram, also forgot the Chicago Spire , its ON HOLD but the Nakheel Harbour Tower also ON HOLD.

anyway we know this news about the ACC since ages, so its time to remove the blue material which covers the ACC sign :lol:

yeah and the image is wrong, isnt it, the roof of pento would be about the same height (500m) as burj al arabs. they forgot that the spire is 612m, not the roof. damn cheaters ;-)
The tips of Nakheel Tower and Burj Dubai end on the same line, too. Whoever made that diagram must be a very confused person.

it does say that the diagram is not to scale on the bottom right hand corner .

...anyway we know this news about the ACC since ages, so its time to remove the blue material which covers the ACC sign :lol:

:lol: Not to mention that every single press release I've seen on ACC winning this deal has Pentominium at 124 floors and second-tallest building in the world after Emaar Properties' Burj Dubai. Sounds awesome huh!? :D

Lebanon's ACC wins 124-floor Dubai skyscraper deal

DUBAI, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Arabian Construction Co (ACC) has won a 1.46 billion dirham ($397.5 million) contract in Dubai to build one of the world's tallest towers, the biggest skyscraper deal to be awarded in the emirate since the start of the global downturn.

The Pentominium in Dubai Marina, will be 124 floors high and the second-tallest building in the world after Emaar Properties' (EMAR.DU) Burj Dubai, the construction firm said in a statement on Sunday. It did not disclose an estimated height for the tower.

Dubai-based contractors have been eyeing contracts elsewhere in the Gulf region and North Africa during the global economic downturn, as property prices in Dubai fell around 50 percent from peaks last year, projects were cancelled and thousands of jobs were slashed.

ACC, which won the contract from Dubai-based Trident International Holding, said construction on the residential tower would take about two years to complete.

The Burj Dubai is expected to reach 800 metres (2,625 feet) when completed later this year, though its ultimate height has been kept a secret.

Nakheel, the state-owned developer of Dubai's palm-tree shaped islands, stopped work in January on its 1 km (3,281 feet) high tower due to the global financial downturn.

Still, activity is gradually picking up in the construction sector. The ACC deal follows a $187 million contract in Dubai awarded on Aug 25. to the United Arab Emirates' largest listed contractor Arabtec ARTC.DU, which with Samsung Engineering and Construction (028050.KS) is part of the team working on the Burj Dubai.

ACC, whose projects have included the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, has a backlog of $4 billion worth of projects in the Middle East and is currently working on 10 projects in Dubai worth 5.8 billion dirhams. ($1=3.673 dirhams) (Reporting by Jason Benham; editing by John Irish and Karen Foster)

^^ 120 or 124 floors?
Second or third tallest building in the world ?

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^^ Seriously what is up with all the spammers lately! :bash:

little something
http://www.dnec-srb.com/index.php?page_id=229

08/September/2009

The Pentominium

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^^ Haha, look at the ground there, it seams like dirt and not sand.

Wow, now that is a tiny plot for such a tall building. Excellant photos!

nice picture...

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EXCLUSIVE: Pentominium to be completed by 2013

by Sarah Blackman Sep 7, 2009

The Pentominium project is to be completed by the second half of 2013, the project’s main contractor Arabian Construction Company (ACC) told Construction Week.

Construction on the project broke ground on July 26 of this year and so far piling works have been completed.

“We are in the process of carrying out pile breaking and excavation. The total job shall be completed in the second half of 2013,” said ACC managing director Hassan Auji.

The first milestone is set to be reached by the end of this year when raft foundation works are set to be completed, according to Auji.

Previously Construction Week reported that Trident International Holdings awarded the US $400 million (AED1.46 billion) contract, which covers the construction of 170,000m2 of built up area.

The 124-storey Pentominium – to be based at Dubai Marina – will be one of the world's tallest man-made structures and is projected to be the second-tallest building in the world after Burj Dubai.

"Pentominium is a unique project that escalates the concept of luxury living to new heights and with construction major ACC on board, the project has joined a bouquet of brand partnerships we have forged for the development,” said Trident International Holdings executive director and CEO Wazir Daredia.

The Pentominium will be the tallest all-residential building in the world upon completion and it currently has the highest projected height of any residential building under construction, according to Aedas, the project designers.

http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-6301-exclusive_pentominium_to_be_completed_by_2013/


^^ Again with the 124 floors!? <:|>

Wow, now that is a tiny plot for such a tall building.

Yep, incredible is the word! Gotta admire this kind of engineering though. :)

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This thing will be bolted to the ground like you won't believe!

...'cause if it isn't...:runaway:

:eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2:

Wowwww

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more realistic render by Malec :)

Yes let's bring things back to reality :)

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11/September/2009

The Pentominium

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:nuts: So fast - half of the piles are excavated.

^^:okay:

more realistic render by Malec :)

True, where do they get them from?? I'm betting malec made this one himself. :D


Fantastic update, Imre! :) The progress here is excellent! :banana:


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more realistic render by Malec :)

Yes, that one looks very close to accurate. But Damac Heights looks a little too tall and Marina Pinnacle looks a little too short. After all, when it is done Marina Pinnacle will be as tall as Emirate Crown. But over all that is a very good render. The Pentominium is going to be insanly tall compared to everything else in the tallest block.:nuts: I can't wait for it to rise!:cheers:

^^ Actually emirates crown is too tall. I made the model of Damac Heights when it was 460m high.

lovely up date...

^^ Actually emirates crown is too tall. I made the model of Damac Heights when it was 460m high.

Oh okay, that makes sense.:okay:

News!! Monday 14 Sep 2009



Contractors appointed to world's tallest residential tower set for Dubai


A glimmer of light has been shed over the gloom of Dubai's construction industry this week as contractors have been appointed to work on the world's tallest residential tower, set to grace the skies of Dubai in just two years.

Pentominium, designed by Dr Andrew Bromberg, Executive Director at Aedas, is currently the 6th tallest building under construction but not topped out according to statistics from the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Once completed - by the newly appointed Lebanese construction firm, Arabian Construction Co - it will provide 116,200 sq m floor space...and a much needed lift of confidence in the Dubai market.
Not the austere symbol expected of a land in financial turmoil, the Pentominium will maintain the modern ethos we've all come to expect from Dubai: 'more is more'. Trident International Holdings have collaborated with some big players to offer the height of luxury. Complete with a banquet room, sky lounge, observation deck, business centre and even its own cigar lounge sponsored by a collaboration with Davidoff fine cigars, if you like hotel-living this could be right up your street.

The tower itself is not out of place in Dubai. It's tall, really tall at 516 m. But what makes the design intriguing is its height to width ratio - this is an extremely slim-line design. Aedas explain the shape resulted from the project's main challenges of 'density/proximity to neighbours and the extreme environmental pressures of Dubai'. Addressing this issue the building is split into two sides, one which features a system of balconies and a vertical layer of glass to mitigate solar gain, and one which is staggered with sky gardens and apartment pods of one storey height, breaking up the density and offering privacy to outdoor space.
Having won several awards at the Arabian Property Awards before the financial crisis hit, the appointment of a contractor is a positive sign that quality projects can pull through the tough times, even in Dubai.

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www.worldarchitecturenews.com (http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com)

Glad to hear that and a cool render to boot! So they nixed the spire?

Glad to hear that and a cool render to boot! So they nixed the spire?

I guess they are...They're probably realize that Chicago Spire is "in the dark" so they're now back on the original design...

is that offical,no spire .