This year changes are coming in the ranking of the tallest buildings on the planet. After a decade of Burj Khalifa’s reign, in 2020 the new record will star him Dubai Creek Tower, a skyscraper that will be more than a kilometer high and that has a Spanish seal.
Located in Dubai, this 1,345 meter high tower It has been designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava and built by Emaar Properties. After construction work started in 2016, the project is expected to become a reality in the coming months to arrive on time for the World Expo that will host Dubai in the fall.
Located just 8 kilometers from Burj Khalifa and in the middle of the Dubai Creek port, an urban development of 6 km2 of extension, The skyscraper exceeds in length the one that has been since 2010 the tallest in the world, with more than 500 meters of difference.
The Spanish architect, who took over the project in a process involving other international firms, has inspired by the natural shape of the lily and in the shape of a minaret, a distinctive archiectonic feature in Islamic culture. In addition to the design, it stands out for being a modern and sustainable building.
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As the local construction company explains on its website, Dubai Creek Tower “this gravity-defying structure will become the new global icon of the 21st century and will elevate the city’s position as a world-leading metropolis in the future.”
The building will have catering areas, 360º viewpoints and a boutique hotel, while the Dubai Creek Harbor complex will have 200,000 homes, almost one million m2 dedicated to retail, an area reserved for 450 animal species, as well as 700,000 m2 intended for parks and open spaces.
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