Diamond Tower
Height:388m/1273ft
Floor count:93 floors
Company:Almasarat for construction company
Website:http://www.masarat.com.sa/mcce/BuildingDetail.aspx

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Spectacular!!!

wow, awesome twisting Tower! please build it!!

OMG !!!! Thats great !!!! A Turning Torso evolution !

woooow great tower!!
:lol:

I don't like it.
Yet another torso/spire. All this is getting boring, much boring.

Interesting, i love the design, but reminds me too much of the Chicago Spire.

Wow...

:uh::eek2::master:

do u know the height?

easily 330m

yes, wanted to say the same. maybe it will be even 350m tall, spire looks quite tall

good news, one of my favourite from the Cityscape 2007 :)

what a difficult tower!!!

IT´S A NEW BURJ AL ARAB !!!!

:drool: :drool: :drool: :shocked:

I don't like it.
Yet another torso/spire. All this is getting boring, much boring.

I agree. Everybody wants a screw now. :(

Another turning torso ripoff :ohno:

lol :sleepy:...and what is the Chicago Spire, infinity Tower, Kuwait Trade Center, Spiral Tower from Nanjing? is evey twisting tower a copy of Turning Torso for you???

:applause:

wow..um...interesting? thats all i can say :dunno:
it looks pretty cool though

Beautiful :yes:

interesting! :B

Welcome to Weirdshitsville. Looks like Saudi Arabia has Dubai steel-and-glass-penis envy.

Just gorgeous, let's build it!!! :banana:

Welcome to Weirdshitsville. Looks like Saudi Arabia has Dubai steel-and-glass-penis envy.

come on..you wouldn't say that (e.g. baltimore has dubai or new york or chicago or whatever penis envy) if this was being built in baltimore...
you'd be jumping up and down :)

That is fantastic. Please let them build it.

Impressive.

Not daring enough to be risque but an interesting design nonetheless.

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's one of the most amazing designs out there.

I think it's great how the twisting is integrated into the design in a way that enhances the views of each unit and gives every single unit balconies.

Another turning torso ripoff :ohno:

Man stop being a hater. Every building is pretty much a rip off of another building. Take your hating elsewhere.

Anyway the design is amazing. I really hope they build this one.

^^ haha...love the signature :)

Very nice. I never quite got the name until the crystalized model and the very top looks like a big diamond. Suddenly it made sense.

This is one of the ugliest things I have ever seen. By far.

strange that such a conservative country possibly builds non-conservative towers (design is most likely not done in Saudi-A.)

This is one of the ugliest things I have ever seen. By far.

I agree, for me this tower is one of the most awful project that I have ever seen.

I agree, for me this tower is one of the most awful project that I have ever seen.

I think it's kind of ugly but I kinda like it... weird.

come on..you wouldn't say that (e.g. baltimore has dubai or new york or chicago or whatever penis envy) if this was being built in baltimore...
you'd be jumping up and down :)

This would look awful in Baltimore. I'll take short and conventional here. 10IH or Naing is plenty for my local aspirations.

It just seems like Saudi Arabian proposals are all of these pie-in-the-sky bizarro designs, rather than something that will actually get built.

But hey, they might prove me wrong. There is certainly weirder shit happening over there...

Who is the architect? And who are the consultant structural engineers?

wow! :master:

Now this is a sweet - impressive design - for a tower!

:banana:

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http://www.masarat.com.sa

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Why is it called the Diamond Tower? :|

there's a diamond on top...under the spire :)

It was sarcasm.

That thing is freaking huge! It's hard to miss.

:nuts:

Another turning tower. I hope The Infinity in Dubai will be finished first.:uh:

I really like the Diamond on the top!

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it has to have something like 1,666,899 carats, right?

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WOW!!
:bow::bow::bow:
it looks cool at night in the render

definitely one of the best Twisting Towers i've ever seen :)

Wow all i can say is :drool:

according to al masarat co "the developer" website this tower is gonna be 83 floors and 388 m hight>>>
http://www.masarat.com.sa/mcce/BuildingDetail.aspx
so I think someone must do anything to the thread's title:)

sexy shit!:drool:

according to al masarat co "the developer" website this tower is gonna be 83 floors and 388 m hight>>>
http://www.masarat.com.sa/mcce/BuildingDetail.aspx
so I think someone must do anything to the thread's title:)

40m taller than i expected, cool :)

Oh please. That's too much. Again one "wannabe unique" tower that is actually very ugly. I'm sure it will look amazing when u see that rising next to you, but that is only because of the height.

Looks neat, very interesting

wonderful tower :)

It's hideous, it will have useless floorplans, the diamond is incredibly tacky, and the whole thing looks like a scaled up helter skelter.... On the other hand if it ever gets built i'd love to see it, it's marvelous!!

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very beautiful!!!

this is so tacky, especially the diamond at the top, lol.

its remind me a snake,i like it.

umm I have to say I'm not a fan or impressed. Sorta looks like a core with with 2 things wrapped around it. It's also a lot of wasted space for the cost. Very frivolous project when a lot more could have been done.

WoooooooooooooooooW :banana:

Any updates...?????

I don't like it. This thing will only look good at floor 14. It's just a waste of space and class like someone has pointed out.

too twist.

Amazing design! http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/applause.gif

I dont know if I like it, but design is very interesant, and this tower will be iconic

The design looks boring to me. :down: Twisted towers have been done many times all over the world and much better than this one. Chicago Spire, Turning Torso, Spiral Towers Nagoya and others have done it better, without this waste of space on the floors.
And the diamond on top is just ugly. They should better change the design of the whole tower.

It may not be particularly aesthetic, but i'm happy too see more unconventional structures being built. We should have lots more creative architecture in this world.

I'm not really a fan of this. In my opinion i think the top ends to abruptly, and i think the diamond at the top looks gaudy ... but thats just me and maybe when its constructed it will look different ... who knows

Awesome design. It makes me feel dizzy :P

One of the best buildings ive ever seen! Go Jeddah!

Beautiful design

So, this is the original thread...

^^Yep

amazing desing

This website has been amended to 93 floors
http://www.masarat.com.sa/BuildingDetail.aspx

and

Started digging the foundations

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http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=536639&page=6

Although it is hard to tell by those little pictures, it looks like piling is being done, and I see a crane, in which case it should be moved to u/c! Even if you think it isn't, I think it should be moved to prep anyway.

Although it is hard to tell by those little pictures, it looks like piling is being done, and I see a crane, in which case it should be moved to u/c! Even if you think it isn't, I think it should be moved to prep anyway.


yeah!! Unbelivable!! it will be hardest Construction in the world,but future can come true into Reality!

Ugly.

I think this building is under construction, why it's still here?

New form, less phallic, it is better !

it's under construction now>>>

I passed next to it today twice :lol:
once around 5:30 am,and around 3 in the after noon.
and they were working even before the sun rise!!
and I couldn't take a photo because of one of the guards didn't allow me to do so :ohno::bash:
but I can see they are really working hard on the foundations (digging and "concreting":lol:)
one of the workers there (a funny Filipinos dude) advised me to come back next week around the noon time to take some photos "if I'm dieing to take some :lol::lol: "
and he answered me when I asked about the building it self : it's going to be "Initially" :
-podium level: 15 floors (with car parking up to the 13th floor)
-typical floors: 76 floors
-restaurant: 1 floor
-observation deck: 1 floor
and about the height he didn't give an exact height but he said it's going to be around 1400 feet (or 426.72 m) and not sure if it's to roof or to the end of the Lightning rod :cheers:
any way I'm gonna try to snap some photos next week as that guy advised me to do :cheers::cheers::cheers:



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it's under construction now>>>

I passed next to it today twice :lol:
once around 5:30 am,and around 3 in the after noon.
and they were working even before the sun rise!!
and I couldn't take a photo because of one of the guards didn't allow me to do so :ohno::bash:
but I can see they are really working hard on the foundations (digging and "concreting":lol:)
one of the workers there (a funny Filipinos dude) advised me to come back next week around the noon time to take some photos "if I'm dieing to take some :lol::lol: "
and he answered me when I asked about the building it self : it's going to be "Initially" :
-podium level: 15 floors (with car parking up to the 13th floor)
-typical floors: 76 floors
-restaurant: 1 floor
-observation deck: 1 floor
and about the height he didn't give an exact height but he said it's going to be around 1400 feet (or 426.72 m) and not sure if it's to roof or to the end of the Lightning rod :cheers:
any way I'm gonna try to snap some photos next week as that guy advised me to do :cheers::cheers::cheers:



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Why hasn't this been moved to under construction?

it's disgusting... :runaway:

it's disgusting... :runaway:

That's no reason to not move it to the u/c forum! :lol::lol::lol:

18-04-2010

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18-04-2010

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What ! :shocked:

hey mods move this to U/C forum please! :banana:

So what? I found the heights 350, 390, 430 and 450 meter in the web. this one could become one of the tallest residentials in the world and there are almost no informations. :cry:

YEAH... move it to U/C please !!! :nuts:

wow

wowwwwww
I dont have words to describe how beautiful this thing is

Goog good good !!! :cheers:

Thanks Ni3lS.


Saudi-Arabië is doing good the last time. Splendid to see it rise !!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:


Waiting for new updates :) .

Its UC already, nice pics.

Construction starts since the preparation phase, the very first step.

middle eastern cities are booming

awesome tower :eek: :omg:

thats what it reminds me of- strand of DNA.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/ADN_animation.gif

Oh look so good

thats what it reminds me of- strand of DNA.
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^^ you're right, really it's awesome design :banana::banana:

there are so many supertalls and everyone more awesome than the other one

wow a very amazing design, reminds me more of a drill bit tbh
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I'm buying it...

I mean, the design :)

almost 3 months without an update?, oh comon!

this tower contain of 93 floors as what mentioned in the promotion click here to see the announcement in Arabic (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4375427166_7be5415dc9_o.jpg)

its nice but i hope the make the whole thing out of glass

so will also the final high change with over 90 floors?

Nice

Number of floors in title 83 how be over 90?

In my mind, I want to like this design. I would like to say it's original, modern, unique.

But in my heart I think it's hideous. Pure kitsch. Something that will be despised in 10, 20, 30 years.

I'm not against spiraling buildings, but this one looks like a LEGO project. It is not elegant. There is no refinement. What a let down, since Jeddah has two really lovely beautiful skyscrapers.

In my mind, I want to like this design. I would like to say it's original, modern, unique.

But in my heart I think it's hideous. Pure kitsch. Something that will be despised in 10, 20, 30 years.

I'm not against spiraling buildings, but this one looks like a LEGO project. It is not elegant. There is no refinement. What a let down, since Jeddah has two really lovely beautiful skyscrapers.
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I would hate it in any other city. I just exudes Muslim coastal city to me, not sure why.

any update guys...:)

any update?

any update?

http://www.voyporfuera.com/imgnew/Rasca10_%20(25).JPG

;) Just kidding. That's the Revolution Tower (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=572274) in Panama City.

Why are there no updates. Seriously I think most projects in Jeddah are a joke

Why are there no updates. Seriously I think most projects in Jeddah are a joke

jeddah's projects barely even there, so many empty lots there and very few pictures

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;) Just kidding. That's the Revolution Tower (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=572274) in Panama City.

^^ well done :) , great design

Its u/c now?

WTF is this thing? It's hideous!

the almighty lolwut-tower

are there any people out there in jeddah, to take some photos???

Does anyone know where I can aquire detailed information on the جدة Dazzling Diamond Tower to add to a case study. Also any philosophical, meaningful reason(s) why Jeddah has aspirations to be 'Chicago' of the Mid East? Jeddah is Jeddah and Chicago is Chicago - the two have a unique identity - something that should be treasured جدة! جدة! جدة!

nothing happened
they didn't start in the tower

Did the tower rise yet?? don't tell me it's on hold :|

nothing:ohno:

Unfortunately, the work is dependent

by Naif Saudi:

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Apparently construction is resumed. Naif talked with one of the engineers on site. He said they will reach ground level in 6 months.

Great news :cheers:. I love this project, that twisting design is just awesome :)

When will it move to (U/C) ?? :|

Interesting, i love the design, but reminds me too much of the Chicago Spire.


Yes I agree, but doesnt really look like it.

so theyre actually going to build this horrid thing? sorry to hear that.

CTBUH have changed this one to under construction, so I guess it's pretty official :banana: I'm not entirely keen on the design, though I'm interested in seeing how it turns out.

CTBUH have changed this one to under construction, so I guess it's pretty official :banana: I'm not entirely keen on the design, though I'm interested in seeing how it turns out.
The masarat tower next door is even worse.
Unfortunately the cheap and tacky have better odds of being built because of their lower cost. Pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap.

the design looks very interesting. i'm glad to see this built. it's a new version of a twisted skyscraper

the design looks much better than the other twisting towers

I actually like this design just not the cladding.

Very interesting design. It looks like a triple spiral staircase on steroids. It would be nice to see closer renders of the "steps".

It's probably the first supertall that could realistically have fire escapes (external emergency stairs) that wouldn't be ugly or interfere with the design. But I highly doubt that it would actually have any external stairs.

Very interesting design. It looks like a triple spiral staircase on steroids. It would be nice to see closer renders of the "steps".

It's probably the first supertall that could realistically have fire escapes (external emergency stairs) that wouldn't be ugly or interfere with the design. But I highly doubt that it would actually have any external stairs.

Just put some pillows on every 'step' so that people can quickly jump down from floor to floor :nuts:

by Sultan Zaki:

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It looks like a diamond tipped drill, in fact if they build it the other way up they'll be able to make some serious holes in the ground.

When is this going to start to rise.

The renders arent available to see anymore,but still,i like what i've seen about this building.cant wait to see it done tho,i hope it looks as good as on the pics or even better

to re -post the renders:


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does anyone have any info about this tower...???????????

I found this announcement today in a magazine
The building has been modified to 93 floors

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This website has been amended to 93 floors
http://www.masarat.com.sa/BuildingDetail.aspx

New Image
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I want to help
so that I found some pictures of the tower :

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*****by the way.. the number of floors has increased to 93 floors,
with height "total height to rod" 432 m (395 m to roof)*****

the diamond looks amazing, it looks a lot more like a diamond then the diamond that will crown goldin finance :nuts:

Regardless my personal opinion about it, I really doubt it will look like on the renders ;)

a huge diamond on top/ How tacky can it get?!

WOW

Wait impatiently for the tower

When completed the project?

Rody69

Thank you

The building looks weird but I like it.

Really cool project :)

hmmm i don't know if i like this one. i think it's mostly some of the renders have ugly cladding and some have badass cladding.

I reckon this one should look better complete then it does in the renders, I think its the beige colour that makes it look less appealing. As for the height increase I preferred it at 388, it would have been pretty unique at that height since there's only two other projects at that height and neither of them are even approved yet...

WOW.

cool project.

Omg! I think that this is a cool desing but its so boring i dont like it

I quite like it, though I don't really see the point of it. It can't have much floor space.

If you're building a tower with huge diamond on top of it, you're not asking for floor space.

The diamond is on the cheesy side, but overall it's a very distinctive twisty tower.

Is there actual demand for a tower like this in Jeddah?

If you're building a tower with huge diamond on top of it, you're not asking for floor space.

You reckon?

Wow, probably the worst design I've seen in years... :runaway:

Absolutely STUNNING, a pure jewell :D.

And what's the diamond gonna be made of?

one of the most stunning designs on the world for me, i really love it :cheers:

for me I don't see it ugly, but I don't like too!!
God knows how much I wished that they change the design :lol: