Al Hamra Tower
Identification
Al Hamra Tower
239181
Map
Structure in general
skyscraper
concrete
glass
limestone
limestone
curtain wall
deconstructivism
Usage
commercial office
restaurant
Facts
- The tower's facades contrast the impression of transparency on the north,east and west sides towards the Gulf (glass) and opacity on the south towards the desert (stone).
- The stone south wall is designed to shield the building from the severe desert sun, minimizing solar heat gain.
- A quarter of each floor plate is carved out of the south side; this is intended to help minimize solar heat gain and maximize views from the office floors.
- The deep sculpted, angled windows in the south wall offer views across the city and peninsula to the desert.
- The entrance lobby is 20 meters tall. It features a lamella structure that supports the tower above and articulates the space below.
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More InformationAwards
Emporis Skyscraper Award Year 2011
2nd place
2nd place
Technical Data
412.00 m
412.00 m
80
2005
2011
Involved Companies
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Also recorded for this building:
Structural engineering, MEP engineering, Elevator supplier, Formwork supplier, Glass supplier, Acoustics consultant, Security system consultant, Elevator consultant, Project management, General contractor, Developer, Light engineering, Fire protection engineering, Facade supplier, Traffic consultant, Landscape architect, Geotechnical engineering