Aldar Headquarters building, Office building in Al Raha Beach, United Arab Emirates
The circular structure rises 121 meters high with a steel diagonal grid design that eliminates the need for internal support columns.
In 2010, MZ Architects completed this 23-story commercial building as the headquarters for Aldar Properties in Abu Dhabi.
The building's circular form incorporates mathematical principles of the golden ratio in its ground embedment, reflecting regional architectural innovation.
The facility contains 12 passenger elevators, 2 service elevators, and a comprehensive building management system for security and maintenance operations.
The structural diagrid system marks the first application of this engineering technique in the United Arab Emirates construction sector.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Inception: 2010
Floors above the ground: 23
GPS coordinates: 24.44111,54.57528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38
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