Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Abdulla Fahad Al-Ajlan Tower, Atkins
Abdulla Fahad Al-Ajlan Tower, Atkins
Located close to Foster + Partners' famous Faisaliah Tower in downtown Riyadh, this 36,000m2 development includes a tower of over 200m, with 37 levels of offices and an adjacent ground-level reteail area. The facade design is intended to mitigate solar gain, while the building's north-east to south-west orientation is designed to minimise east/west exposure.
Located close to Foster + Partners' famous Faisaliah Tower in downtown Riyadh, this 36,000m2 development includes a tower of over 200m, with 37 levels of offices and an adjacent ground-level reteail area. The facade design is intended to mitigate solar gain, while the building's north-east to south-west orientation is designed to minimise east/west exposure.
JEDDAH
The name Jeddah meaning the "Ancestor of Women" is attributable to the tomb in the city which is believed to belong to Eve. Today, it is not however possible to see that interesting place since the Saudi Arabian government had the tomb destroyed for the reason that it would instigate perversions in the religion. Jeddah which gained importance during the Ottoman rule, was incorporated into the Kingdom of Hejaz and later came under the British control. It joined the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1927.
FAHD STADIUM RIYADH
King Fahd StadiumDesigned in a shape of a large round Arabic tent, this lavish stadium contains a football field accommodates 80,000 fans.
Other notable features of the city are Riyadh Water Tower, The National Museum, The Zoo, The King Fahd National Library, King Khalid International Airport, The Equestrian Club and the 93 kilometer ring road encircling the city.
Other notable features of the city are Riyadh Water Tower, The National Museum, The Zoo, The King Fahd National Library, King Khalid International Airport, The Equestrian Club and the 93 kilometer ring road encircling the city.
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