DUBAI | Lighthouse Tower | 402m | 1319ft | 64 fl | On Hold

***malec*** · April 21st, 2007, 12:16 PM

Dubai International Financial Centre launches DIFC Lighthouse Tower

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced the launch of DIFC Lighthouse Tower, a landmark 400-metre luxury office tower that will be constructed in the heart of the DIFC District, adjacent to the famous 'Gate' building.
United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 50 minutes ago PRESS RELEASE

Environmentally sensitive design to set benchmark for energy conservation.

The gross floor area of the project will be 90,000 square metres.

A beacon of modernity, the Lighthouse will be characterised by special external lighting features that will distinguish it from all other high-rise buildings in Dubai. As well, the approved environmentally sensitive design of the tower will include provisions for various applications for renewable energy, reduced carbon emissions and energy saving techniques.

His Excellency Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of DIFC, said:
'The launch of the DIFC Lighthouse Tower, the newest landmark on the skyline of Dubai comes in line with our objective with the ongoing expansion of the DIFC and concomitant growth of the emirate, this tower will help meet the burgeoning demand for high-quality office space in the heart of our thriving community.'

He continued: 'The unique design of this slender tower will make it stand out, especially at night, when the external lighting will serve, like a lighthouse, to attract the admiration of residents and visitors alike. We are particularly proud of the project's environmentally friendly and sensitive design, which will set a new benchmark for energy conservation in the region.'

skyscraperboy · April 21st, 2007, 12:18 PM

Sooo beautiful!!! the design is speechless.

joobn · April 21st, 2007, 12:39 PM

man thats a hot building! and when it starts getting built i will keep you updated from my bedroom lol! GO DIFC!

***malec*** · April 21st, 2007, 12:45 PM

From the Atkins website:

400m
66-storey commercial tower
84,000 sqm of office space
140,000 sqm of total built up area
Basement and podium parking
Convention centres
Retail
Environmental visitor centre
Three 29m 225KV wind turbines
4000 PV spandrel panels (solar panels basically)
Aims to reduce its total energy consumption by up to 65%

SA BOY · April 21st, 2007, 12:51 PM

location has changed slightly and its now behind the gate as apposed to the side in thsese renders

Orion602 · April 21st, 2007, 01:01 PM

very interesting design. nice! when it should be completed?

SA BOY · April 21st, 2007, 01:04 PM

due to break ground ASAP as it has endorsement from rulers court

ZZ-II · April 21st, 2007, 01:13 PM

wonderful tower but it looks similar to the Index

***malec*** · April 21st, 2007, 01:27 PM

SA Boy, so is this going to be right next to the al fattan tower? That's where the render shows it but the render doesn't show al fattan. I remember you said the location of al fattan in my 3D model was wrong so I'd like to know.

This is what seems to be the case now:

Skyman · April 21st, 2007, 02:09 PM

Fantasticaly beautiful design

spotila · April 21st, 2007, 02:11 PM

holy crap, awesome

Citystyle · April 21st, 2007, 03:04 PM

This will be perfect with The INDEX tower just down the road.

montesky · April 21st, 2007, 03:08 PM

wow!!! it reminds me on Egyptian monuments or somethin'

cyborg81 · April 21st, 2007, 03:36 PM

it's pretty and it's structure has resemblence to that of INDEX.this will be a wide tower as well.

Gattberserk · October 1st, 2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyborg81

it's pretty and it's structure has resemblence to that of INDEX.this will be a wide tower as well.

The shape is literally the same

joobn · April 21st, 2007, 03:59 PM

From what i can see, there this is the onyl available space behind the gate for it. i put in limestone house (union properties) and the previous location as gathered from the photos.

luv2bebrown · April 21st, 2007, 03:41 PM

wow another 400m tower to add density

Adi-Romania(Boston) · April 21st, 2007, 04:29 PM

Awesome tower...but doesn't make sense...as in it doesn't seem to have a lot of space to rent or sell units. Seems that its just for show more than money making.

***malec*** · April 21st, 2007, 04:32 PM

Actually it should be behind the limestone house and next to the tower you have marked. The marked tower is a different one called currency house I think (or al fattan tower)

joobn · April 21st, 2007, 04:39 PM

Alrite, i changed the location. It seems its going to be hard for construction vehicles to enter and exit the building sites now! those offices will have to go!

click for large image

April 21st, 2007, 12:16 PM	#1
*malec* Rrrraaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cork Posts: 10,342	DUBAI \| Lighthouse Tower \| 402m \| 1319ft \| 64 fl \| On Hold Dubai International Financial Centre launches DIFC Lighthouse Tower The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced the launch of DIFC Lighthouse Tower, a landmark 400-metre luxury office tower that will be constructed in the heart of the DIFC District, adjacent to the famous 'Gate' building. United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 50 minutes ago PRESS RELEASE Environmentally sensitive design to set benchmark for energy conservation. The gross floor area of the project will be 90,000 square metres. A beacon of modernity, the Lighthouse will be characterised by special external lighting features that will distinguish it from all other high-rise buildings in Dubai. As well, the approved environmentally sensitive design of the tower will include provisions for various applications for renewable energy, reduced carbon emissions and energy saving techniques. His Excellency Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of DIFC, said: 'The launch of the DIFC Lighthouse Tower, the newest landmark on the skyline of Dubai comes in line with our objective with the ongoing expansion of the DIFC and concomitant growth of the emirate, this tower will help meet the burgeoning demand for high-quality office space in the heart of our thriving community.' He continued: 'The unique design of this slender tower will make it stand out, especially at night, when the external lighting will serve, like a lighthouse, to attract the admiration of residents and visitors alike. We are particularly proud of the project's environmentally friendly and sensitive design, which will set a new benchmark for energy conservation in the region.'

April 21st, 2007, 12:18 PM	#2
skyscraperboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beijing, China Posts: 921	Sooo beautiful!!! the design is speechless. __________________ Lights (Flashin), Sound (Crashin) Minds (Blowin), Body (Rockin) Eyes (Lockin), Lips (Touchin) Hearts (Pumpin), Pressure (Risin) Breathes (Takin), Rump (Shakin) Music (Makin), Lose (Control)

April 21st, 2007, 12:51 PM	#5
SA BOY سا ب Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Durban/Warsaw/Ft Lauderdale/Auckland/Sydney/Dubai Posts: 6,835	location has changed slightly and its now behind the gate as apposed to the side in thsese renders __________________ Build High-The Pixies

April 21st, 2007, 01:04 PM	#7
SA BOY سا ب Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Durban/Warsaw/Ft Lauderdale/Auckland/Sydney/Dubai Posts: 6,835	due to break ground ASAP as it has endorsement from rulers court __________________ Build High-The Pixies

April 21st, 2007, 01:13 PM	#8
ZZ-II I love Skyscrapers Join Date: May 2006 Location: Near Ingolstadt in Bavaria Posts: 24,379	wonderful tower but it looks similar to the Index __________________ always on the run to keep the ROT section updatet: ->Top 100 -> Asia & Australia ->Top 200 -> TV & OB Towers ->Top 300

April 21st, 2007, 12:39 PM	#3
joobn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 424	man thats a hot building! and when it starts getting built i will keep you updated from my bedroom lol! GO DIFC!

April 21st, 2007, 12:45 PM	#4
*malec* Rrrraaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cork Posts: 10,342	From the Atkins website: 400m 66-storey commercial tower 84,000 sqm of office space 140,000 sqm of total built up area Basement and podium parking Convention centres Retail Environmental visitor centre Three 29m 225KV wind turbines 4000 PV spandrel panels (solar panels basically) Aims to reduce its total energy consumption by up to 65%

April 21st, 2007, 01:01 PM	#6
Orion602 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Prague Posts: 17	very interesting design. nice! when it should be completed?

April 21st, 2007, 01:27 PM	#9
*malec* Rrrraaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cork Posts: 10,342	SA Boy, so is this going to be right next to the al fattan tower? That's where the render shows it but the render doesn't show al fattan. I remember you said the location of al fattan in my 3D model was wrong so I'd like to know. This is what seems to be the case now:

April 21st, 2007, 02:09 PM	#10
Skyman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA UNITED STATES Posts: 5,237	Fantasticaly beautiful design

April 21st, 2007, 02:11 PM	#11
spotila Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Napier Posts: 1,113	holy crap, awesome

April 21st, 2007, 03:04 PM	#12
Citystyle mmm Bop... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Posts: 4,324	This will be perfect with The INDEX tower just down the road. __________________ *"Most people live, whether physically, intellectually or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being." - William James*

April 21st, 2007, 03:08 PM	#13
montesky is Loading! Please wait.. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Podgorica Posts: 2,902	wow!!! it reminds me on Egyptian monuments or somethin' __________________ MONTENEGRO - MEDITERRANEAN

April 21st, 2007, 03:36 PM	#14
cyborg81 Above & Beyond Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dubai/Sydney/Los Angeles Posts: 396	it's pretty and it's structure has resemblence to that of INDEX.this will be a wide tower as well. __________________ I do not support or belong to any specific nation,organization,movement or idealogy....I'll dissect,scrutinize,criticize to any conformity of the above if I feel that the powers that be or the establishment are taking unfair advantage or abusing the masses,I believe in the power of pursuing common goals through peaceful means for the common man.I'm the voice of a new generation of dissent and I'm unstoppable!..Peace It's My Time - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAFWA7qxC0E

April 21st, 2007, 03:59 PM	#16
joobn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 424	From what i can see, there this is the onyl available space behind the gate for it. i put in limestone house (union properties) and the previous location as gathered from the photos.

April 21st, 2007, 03:41 PM	#17
luv2bebrown Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Unknown Posts: 2,060	wow another 400m tower to add density __________________ Check out some Dubai street scenes

April 21st, 2007, 04:29 PM	#18
Adi-Romania(Boston) Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 246	Awesome tower...but doesn't make sense...as in it doesn't seem to have a lot of space to rent or sell units. Seems that its just for show more than money making.

April 21st, 2007, 04:32 PM	#19
*malec* Rrrraaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cork Posts: 10,342	Actually it should be behind the limestone house and next to the tower you have marked. The marked tower is a different one called currency house I think (or al fattan tower)

April 21st, 2007, 04:39 PM	#20
joobn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 424	Alrite, i changed the location. It seems its going to be hard for construction vehicles to enter and exit the building sites now! those offices will have to go! click for large image

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