Cayan Tower, Spiral skyscraper in Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates
Cayan Tower is a skyscraper in the Dubai Marina neighborhood of the United Arab Emirates, rising to a height of 306.4 meters with 73 floors. The high-tech architecture style creates a complete 90-degree rotation from ground level to the top of the building.
Construction began in 2006 but had to pause due to flooding at the building site. After an 18-month interruption, the tower was completed in June 2013.
The tower represents modern Arabic architectural innovation through its geometric transformation, standing as a testament to Dubai's engineering capabilities.
The building is served by eight elevators that handle transport through the rotating structure. Most residential units feature reconstituted wood flooring and kitchen elements designed to avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
At completion, the tower held the record as the tallest twisted building in the world. The full 90-degree rotation spreads evenly across the entire height of the residential structure.
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