#TOPPED OUT: SWISS TOWER, 40F Res+Com, 161m, Plot Y3

[Dubai-Lover]

Name: Swiss Tower
Floors: 40
Height: ?
Use: Res + Com

no pic yet

[Dubai-Lover]

First 'country branded' commercial tower announced in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon receive its first 'country branded' business tower at an estimated development and construction cost of AED250 million. The project will be located on plot Y3 at Nakheel's Jumeirah Lake Towers.

Called the 'Swiss Tower,' the forty (40) storey business oriented structure will be uniquely designed to encapsulate innovation, precision and style - qualities that the Swiss business community has always been associated with.

The project was announced at an exclusive event hosted by Swiss Tower's developers and promoters, which include: Essam Al-Tamimi, managing partner of Al-Tamimi & Company along with a leading consortium of local investor, Christoph Kunz of Odette Switzerland Holdings, Premal Shah, Swiss national and vice president of the Swiss Business Council.

The project's launch is scheduled for March 2006, with both freehold and rent options.


'Developing a real country branded tower that truly represents a nation's essence is unique to this region. We chose Switzerland as the project's theme to reflect the quality, attention to detail and style with which the development was designed,'


said Al-Tamimi. 'Our intention is to add another dimension of variety to Dubai's wide array of iconic projects.'

The venture is supported by the Swiss Embassy in the UAE, the Swiss Consulate General and the Swiss Business Council. It is also noteworthy to mention that Peter Harradine, the President of the Swiss Business Council, first conceptualized the idea of having a Swiss tower in Dubai.

Stylishly designed to create a serene and tranquil working environment, Swiss Tower will be equipped with state of the art technology and communications systems. Huge interior 'winter gardens' with natural European trees will be scattered with numerous cafes for people to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Four duplex penthouses with amazing views will also be available.

According to Kunz, 'the Swiss Tower will be a full service commercial tower ideal for progressive businesses looking to work in a productive environment and to create synergies within the Swiss Tower community.'

Businesses would be able to take advantage of a sophisticated business center, enjoy succulent food at a Swiss restaurant and buy Swiss products and services through the various retail outlets on the outside of the building.

'There is no doubt that Dubai's potent regional position as a leading commercial center and lifestyle city will drive our plans forward,' commented Shah. 'We believe we have the best partnership and set up to make this project a great success.'

The silky glass exterior of the building - transparent, with printed designs reflecting to the onlooker beautiful views of Swiss Alpine meadows - magnificently towers upwards culminating to portray an image of the vast summit of the majestic Matterhorn, pride of the Alps. The illusion is achieved utilizing specially designed glass which is further enhanced by the intricately manicured landscapes and garden areas spread around the building.

This concept was created by one of Europe's leading architecture firms, Gunter Buerk JSK, with offices in Germany, Switzerland and Eastern Europe and a staff of 150 architects and engineers.

Real estate manager Asteco has been assigned to supervise the sale of the tower.

[Dubai-Lover]

added to emporis

[scorpion]

sounds interesting~~

[AltinD]

There was a report on the Real Estate TV and I snapped some pictures of the model from the TV screen:













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[Stephan23]

Good looking

[dubaiflo]

agree, would like to see a good rendering.

[Dubai-Lover]

well
i cannot see any relationship to the cheese-eaters but the design is quite nice
good addition!

[Chad]

Looks great indeed, and seems like those another 2 towers designed to be really match...

[Dubai-Lover]

yes
why 2 buildings, i didn't realize it honestly

[BinDubai]

good lookin but seems a bit boxy i hope they reveal better renders

[AltinD]

They saw that what it looks like a reflection of Swiss alps in the building faccade is an effect created by playing with the density and the clarity of the glass. Also after the 22nd floor the internal structure will twist, creating space for gardens with real alpine trees.

There was an article in Property Weekly, it looked very interesting and it seams this might be one of the more unique tower not only in JLT, but in Dubai as well. Let's wait and see.

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

WOW! when they said swiss alps I thot..hmmm..this should be interesting. And now I am speechless. i wonder if they plan to do more towers like this.

R

[dubaiflo]

now that's an interesting concept.
finally sth special for JLT !

[Dubai-Lover]

what the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuz
nice one, i mean very nice
this is what we need

i love the swiss actually

[scorpion]

doesn't everybody??


this tower promises something rather spectacular, yet refined staid and tranquil...

sort of like lausanne really

[Greg]

Great news. I only wish to see more Swiss Towers here in Switzerland.

[Stephan23]

Articel in German:
Source: FACTS Das Schweizer Nachrichtenmagazin

Das Matterhorn kommt an die Fassade. Im Hochhaus drin wachsen alpine Pflanzen, und ganz oben im 40. Stockwerk locken luxuriöse Penthouse-Wohnungen. Nachts spektakulär leuchtend, soll der Swiss Tower schon Ende 2007 in den Himmel von Dubai ragen.

Hinter dem Hochhaus-Projekt steckt eine Investoren-Gruppe aus den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten, beraten vom Schweizer Geschäftsmann Christoph Kunz. «Das Gebäude ist auf Schweizer Unternehmen ausgerichtet », sagt dieser, «und die Initialzündung kam vom Swiss Business Council.» Die Organisation hat bereits Kontakte zu Firmen, die mit einem Umzug ins Renommier-Gebäude liebäugeln. Der Swiss Tower wäre das erste Hochhaus der Stadt, das ein Land zum Thema macht. «Wir wählten die Schweiz, weil sie für Qualität und Detailliebe steht», sagt Essam al-Tamini, einer der arabischen Investoren.

[Greg]

Originally Posted by Stephan23

Articel in German:
Source: FACTS Das Schweizer Nachrichtenmagazin

Das Matterhorn kommt an die Fassade. Im Hochhaus drin wachsen alpine Pflanzen, und ganz oben im 40. Stockwerk locken luxuriöse Penthouse-Wohnungen. Nachts spektakulär leuchtend, soll der Swiss Tower schon Ende 2007 in den Himmel von Dubai ragen.

Hinter dem Hochhaus-Projekt steckt eine Investoren-Gruppe aus den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten, beraten vom Schweizer Geschäftsmann Christoph Kunz. «Das Gebäude ist auf Schweizer Unternehmen ausgerichtet », sagt dieser, «und die Initialzündung kam vom Swiss Business Council.» Die Organisation hat bereits Kontakte zu Firmen, die mit einem Umzug ins Renommier-Gebäude liebäugeln. Der Swiss Tower wäre das erste Hochhaus der Stadt, das ein Land zum Thema macht. «Wir wählten die Schweiz, weil sie für Qualität und Detailliebe steht», sagt Essam al-Tamini, einer der arabischen Investoren.

Super! Besten Dank für den Artikel.

[Dubai-Lover]

das ist ja super

strange that the swiss business council had the idea