Al-Iskan Bank Building, Commercial skyscraper in Shmeisani district, Amman, Jordan.
Description
The Al-Iskan Bank Building is a 21-story office structure in the Shmeisani district featuring vertical ribs across its concrete exterior. The design emphasizes clean lines and functional modern architecture typical of commercial buildings from that period.
History
Construction began in 1980 and concluded in 1982, with the opening celebrated by King Hussein in 1984. The building marked an important milestone in the growth of Amman's financial center.
Culture
The building displays Brutalist design with local stone materials typical of 1980s commercial structures in Jordan. This architectural language reflected the era's vision of modern economic progress in the capital.
Practical
The building sits near Dakhliya Circle at the western edge of the central business district, making it accessible by foot and vehicle. Its central location offers good connectivity to nearby commercial destinations throughout Shmeisani.
Did you know?
The building ranks among the tallest structures in the city and provides a window into Amman's 1980s architectural history. Its vertical ribs were a deliberate design choice meant to convey strength and permanence for the financial quarter.
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