Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower Aims for 1km Height, Surpasses 100 Floors

"The World's First 1 km Man-Made Structure"
Expected to Be Completed in 2028

The 'Jeddah Tower,' which is set to become the tallest building in Saudi Arabia, is reportedly approaching a new world record. This skyscraper is expected to be the tallest structure among all high-rise buildings worldwide.

According to the American science and technology outlet 'New Atlas,' the Jeddah Tower has recently been completed up to the 107th floor. With this achievement, Jeddah Tower has joined the exclusive club of ultra-high-rise buildings worldwide that exceed 100 floors.

Jeddah Tower completed up to the 107th floor. YouTube screenshot

This project is spearheaded by Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Abdulaziz Al Saud. The building's design is handled by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill, who also designed the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (828m), currently the tallest building in the world. Upon completion, Jeddah Tower is expected to have over 157 floors and reach an astonishing height of 1 km. This is nearly twice the height of the tallest building in the United States, the One World Trade Center (541m).

The lower floors will house corporate offices, above which a luxury hotel with around 200 rooms will be established. In addition, serviced apartments, a sky lobby, and upscale residential units will also be included. In the upper levels of Jeddah Tower, the residential space becomes larger, resulting in higher prices. An observation deck and a helipad are also planned to be built.

The structural engineering has been undertaken by the engineering company Thornton Tomasetti. The company emphasized, "It is the world's first artificial structure to reach a height of 1 km," adding, "Jeddah Tower is truly the result of pioneering engineering."

They further explained, "We accurately calculated the wind load at the highest levels, developed a structural system that both controls long-term building movement and efficiently realizes the architectural design."

Thornton Tomasetti is reported to have simplified the structure of Jeddah Tower to improve constructability. The company also took special care in the selection of materials to withstand the enormous scale of the building. Jeddah Tower is scheduled to be completed in 2028.

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