Al Majdoul Tower, Twisted skyscraper in King Fahd District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The 244-meter-tall Al Majdoul Tower features a distinctive 135-degree twist in its structure, making it the eighth tallest building in Riyadh.
The construction of this commercial tower, designed by Zeidler Partnership Architects, began in July 2012 and reached completion in June 2019.
The tower represents a shift in Saudi Arabian architecture, incorporating modern design elements while maintaining functionality in the heart of Riyadh.
The 54-floor structure contains 24 elevators and operates from Sunday to Thursday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, serving primarily as office space.
The building's exterior design required specific engineering solutions to achieve its spiral form, with a total construction cost of 400 million Saudi Riyals.
Location: Riyadh
Address: طريق الملك فهد،، العليا، Riyadh 12262, Saudi Arabia 12262 Riyadh
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Giovedì 09:00-17:00; Domenica 09:00-17:00
Phone: +966558681199
Website: http://awtad.sa
GPS coordinates: 24.73928,46.65941
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:24
Contemporary skyscrapers push the boundaries of vertical architecture with structures that challenge gravity through rotations, twists, and spirals. These buildings reflect advances in structural engineering and allow for residential, commercial, and cultural structures with facades that sometimes rotate 90 degrees from base to top. The Cayan Tower in Dubai stands out with its 1,014-foot height and a full rotation across 73 floors, while the Shanghai Tower reaches 2,073 feet thanks to a twisted shape that reduces wind pressure. These structures can be found worldwide. The Absolute World Towers in Mississauga, Canada, feature wavy designs that earned them the nickname Marilyn Monroe Towers. In Prague, the Dancing House impresses with its curved glass walls contrasting with surrounding historic architecture. The Soumaya Museum in Mexico City displays an asymmetric form covered with thousands of hexagonal aluminum panels. The Lakhta Tower in Saint Petersburg and Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi complete this international selection, illustrating how contemporary architects transform city skylines through engineering feats that combine aesthetics with structural performance.
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